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Oklahoma City Council will vote on two resolutions to increase the transparency of city business deals.

By Nazarene Harris

Ward 2 Oklahoma City Council member Ed Shadid is optimistic about two resolutions he said the council will vote on during its next meeting on Tuesday.

Shadid briefly discussed his reasoning behind the resolutions with council members in July after he said he noticed a trend of discreet meetings taking place between city council members and economic developers.

He said for years he has watched as city manager Jim Couch and Alliance for Economic Development director Cathy O’ Connor met with small groups of city council members in private to discuss economic proposals before and after city council meetings.

The economic proposals they dis-

cussed, he said, would appear on the council’s agenda on Friday afternoon and would pass a city council vote on the following Tuesday with little time for debate amongst council members and even less time for the public to consider the proposals.

“I’m cautiously ecstatic,” Shadid said in an August interview with Oklahoma Gazette. “The council still needs to pass it, and that’s why I’m cautious. But I’m ecstatic because of the possibilities for the public. The public has a right to know how the sausage is being made.”

The sausage that’s made, Shadid said, is the sale of city property for economic development projects or the agreement to fund such projects.

In May, for example, Oklahoma City councilors voted to negotiate funding Amazon with more than $1 million to create a fulfillment center in OKC and employ 53 Oklahomans in the next five years and over 1,500 once the center is completed.

Decisions like that one, Shadid said, deserve more attention from the public.

Shadid is proposing that in the event that city developers wish to sell public assets like land or property, three public city council meetings take place. The first meeting would be to introduce the proposal, the second would be to hear from the public regarding their concerns and the third would be to vote.

Each meeting would occur at least Ward 2 Oklahoma City councilman Ed Shadid set forth two transparency resolutions the council will vote on during its next meeting on Tuesday. | Photo provided

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two weeks after the first, city attorney, Kenneth Jordan said in a letter to city council members that outlined the resolution. The resolution would allow for the public to have more than 30 days to consider economic proposals.

Currently, one public meeting is held by the city council to consider the sale of city property.

Shadid’s resolution also calls for specific rules that would be incorporated in the event that a small group of city council members (between two and four) meet with economic developers in private.

Time is money.

I fear that if any additional time is given, we run the risk of losing business opportunities.

Cathy O’ Connor The rules outlined in Jordan’s letter to council members are that the city clerk or city attorney attend each meeting unless a representative attends on their behalf and voting does not take place within meetings.

Additionally, Shadid proposes that the city clerk give a seminar to all city employees who hold positions that allow them to attend the meetings. The seminar would introduce employees to the new rules and would familiarize them with the Oklahoma Open Meetings Act, a state law that was passed by Gov. David Boren in 1977 to make all state and local board and commission meetings open to the public.

The same meeting rules would be applied if the economic proposal discussed in the meetings regarded funding of an economic development project like

Two resolutions could offer more transparency in business deals decided at City Hall. | Photo Kristi Ellis / Wikipedia Commons

the agreement to provide Amazon with job-creation incentives, Shadid said.

In that instance, however, the councilman recommends that two public meetings occur instead of three.

O’Connor said the creation of any additional transparency measures for funding proposals would be unnecessary and costly to the public.

“Quite frankly, we already have four public meetings that take place for funding projects,” O’Connor said. “Time is money. I fear that if any additional time is given, we run the risk of losing business opportunities.”

O’Connor and Jordan said funding proposals are already publicly addressed twice by the Economic Development Trust and twice by Oklahoma City Council.

Shadid said the small meetings conducted between some city council members and economic developers are in violation of the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, a claim that Jordan counters.

“These gatherings of administrative staff … are not ‘meetings’ as defined by the act, and in our legal opinion, the conduct of the briefings has not violated the act,” Jordan said in his letter.

While Jordan disagrees with Shadid concerning the legality of the small meetings, he does recommend that the city council consider Shadid’s resolutions.

City manager Jim Couch declined to comment but said he will support the city council whether they decide to adopt Shadid’s resolutions or not.

Shadid, meanwhile, said he will not take a rejection of the resolutions lightly and will consider taking legal action against the city if they are not adopted.

The city council will vote on the resolutions at its next council meeting beginning at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at City Hall, 200 N. Walker Ave.

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Native victory The Sovereign Community School founder promises a school rich in culture and understanding. By Nazarene Harris

Bella Cornell, 17, remembers the day in middle school when her classmates asked her if she was a cannibal. The only Native American student in her Oklahoma City public school, Cornell was in history class when her teacher began describing Native Americans as savage barbarians who ate human flesh.

When her peers asked her if what the teacher said was true and if it was still true, Cornell froze and remained silent until she was home in her mother’s arms, where tears were allowed to flow freely.

“It was one of the worst days of my life,” Cornell said.

The teenager’s mom, Sarah Cornell, didn’t wait long before coming to her daughter’s defense. Together, mother and daughter stayed up all night discussing what their ancestors were like and putting together a presentation they showed Bella’s history class the next day.

“We gave them a real education,” Bella said, “one that presented indige-

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nous people in a historical context from the perspectives of white settlers and Native Americans as well. I really don’t understand why all of history is not taught that way. Why don’t we learn about history from every angle instead of just from the perspective of those who won wars?”

Bella recalled how in elementary school, her classmates were encouraged to reenact the land run from the perspective of white settlers who were allowed to stake land. What wasn’t mentioned, she said, was how Native Americans were forced into homelessness and endured family separation, poverty, illness and even death along the way.

Once in high school, Bella corrected misconceptions again with the help of her mom in 2015 when the duo paved the way for Capitol Hill High School to remove the offensive Redskins caricature as the schools mascot.

By the time Bella’s senior year rolled

around, she was tired of taking on the burden of teaching, she said, when she should have been learning.

“It’s not coincidental that only 59 percent of Native American children in Oklahoma City’s public schools graduate from high school,” Sarah said. “It’s not coincidental that they suffer from depression and poor grades.”

Bella’s experiences are common, Sarah said.

from left Sarah Cornell and daughter Bella Cornell serve as board members for Sovereign Community School. | Photo provided

“Native American students are struggling with their identity in school just by being minorities and by being young, growing adolescents. You add the negative and inaccurate messages teachers give them about their own culture and you have a recipe for depression,” Sarah continued on page 6

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said. “Once depression begins, learning ends.”

A 2005 study published by the A mer ic a n Ps yc holog ic a l Association found that negative mascots, symbols, images and narratives of Native Americans create a hostile environment for Native American youth in public schools that could lead to mental health issues and poor grades.

Bella, a graduating high school senior hell-bent on going to college and becoming a psychologist, beat the odds, but her experiences left her and Sarah concerned for the family’s youngest daughter, Gabrielle.

When Phil Gover announced his intention to create a Native American charter school in Oklahoma City, the Cornell family was overjoyed.

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It’s not coincidental that only 59 percent of Native American children in Oklahoma City’s public schools graduate from high school.

Sarah Cornell When the State Board of Education approved the school’s charter on Aug. 23 after it was rejected twice by Oklahoma City Public Schools’ Board of Education, Sarah began making plans for Gabrielle to attend as soon as possible.

Collective perspective

In January of this year, Gover introduced the concept of a charter school that would focus on education from a Native American perspective to Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education. The school would recruit Native American teachers and staff and would cater to students of every race, religion and culture. All common core curriculum would be taught, Gover said, but lessons would focus on the role subjects play in the lives of Native Americans.

“Lessons won’t exclude anything,” Gover said. “Our teachers will teach the same lessons that are taught in Oklahoma City Public Schools but will include a little more.”

In the case of language lessons, Gover said, Sovereign Community School students will eventually have the option to learn a variety of Native American languages.

“There are 39 Native American tribes in Oklahoma,” Gover said. “Our intention is to be able to serve students from all of them. So our lessons won’t ever focus on one community in particular but will instead be taught from a collective perspective.”

Phil Gover is the founder of Sovereign Community School. He previously served as chief of staff for Oklahoma region’s Teach for America. | Photo provided

Subjects like math and science will be taught by including the contributions Native Americans made in each field and the role the subjects played in the lives of Native Americans throughout history and today.

The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education struck down the idea, claiming that Sovereign Community School would encourage segregation.

“I know what the admissions policy is, but I know what the reality is,” state board member Leo Baxter said. “It is a segregated school, for all practical purposes.”

Baxter eventually voted in favor of the school’s charter in August. Board member Cathryn Franks and State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister voted against the charter and both women declined to comment. The charter passed by a 5-2 vote.

Gover countered claims of segregation by stating that unlike historically segregated schools that mandated separation based on race, forced participation would not be a part of Sovereign Community School and all would be welcome to attend.

“Our school will not exclude nonNative Americans,” Gover said. “But it will be certainly include Native Americans and teachings of our cultures and our contributions.”

Sovereign Community School will take over the old Mayfair Elementary School near NW 50th Street and Independence Avenue and will open its doors to sixth- and ninth-graders in August of 2019.

Each year, Gover said, the school will add on additional grades and will eventually teach 500 students in grades six through 12.

For now, Sarah said, she can rest assured that soon enough, despite opposition, there will be a classroom for Gabrielle in which the one thing she will definitely not learn is that she doesn’t belong.

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The letter Elijah Muhammed left his grandmother before running away from DHS custody. | Photo provided

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Eight-year-old Elijah Muhammed’s letter, written while in DHS custody, sheds light on visitation policies. By Nazarene Harris

Oklahoma parents found it hard to ignore a letter 8-year-old Elijah Muhammed left for his grandmother before he ran away in July. “I love my family,” Muhammed said in the letter.

“I don’t want to get taken away from my family again … so I’m running away.”

Elijah’s story quickly went viral with social media users wondering why Elijah ran away from his grandmother who was assigned custody of him by Oklahoma’s Department of Human Services, why he was separated from his biological parents to begin with and if he was all right. Elijah’s 12-year-old brother with the same name had been missing since June.

When biological parents have taken all the steps the need to better themselves and to better parent their children, everyone wins.

Casey White The boys were named after their father, Elijah Muhammed Sr., who investigators said conspired to kidnap them from DHS custody.

Eight-year-old Elijah was found alone in a McDonald’s restaurant in Ardmore on July 31, and his farther was charged with child kidnapping.

Oklahoma City police spokesman Gary Knight said Elijah’s 12-year-old brother was found safe and the boys are now in DHS custody together. Elijah

Muhammed Sr. was arrested and remains in the Oklahoma County Jail on a $500,000 bond. Muhammed Sr.’s affidavit reveals that previous felony convictions against him include domestic abuse, assault and battery.

Elijah Muhammed’s letter, conveying the heartbreak of a child who misses his father, led many to question the policies DHS currently has in place regarding visitation.

Safe reunification

“We encourage biological parents to visit their children in foster care,” DHS spokeswoman Casey White said. “Visitation is mandatory for reunification to occur, and reunification is the goal.”

The exception, White said, is in instances where abuse by a biological parent is considered heinous and shocking.

“Eighty percent of the cases we see are neglect cases,” White said. “Before we ever recommend that a child be removed from a biological parent, we try to do everything we can to improve the situation at home while keeping the family together.”

Efforts to keep families together while addressing signs of neglect include enrolling parents in parenting classes and helping them find and maintain employment.

When neglected children go into foster care, they are given health insurance and any medical work they might need, including dental check-ups, immunizations and therapy, White said.

At the same time, she said, DHS makes efforts to help the children’s

biological parents. They receive help in attaining employment and enrolling in treatment programs if necessary.

“Substance abuse plays a role in the majority of cases we see,” White said.

“In these instances, separation between children and their biological parents is a necessary measure to take to ensure the healing and improvement of everyone involved.”

A safe reunification, White said, is a huge success for DHS. “When biological parents have taken all the steps they need to better themselves and to better parent their children, everyone wins,” she said. “Abuse or neglect no longer just ceases for the children involved; generations of abuse can be prevented when this happens.”

In the meantime, White said, DHS requires that biological parents visit their children in foster care usually about once a month in order to qualify for reunification.

While in foster care, there are no restrictions on when a child can reach out to their biological parent over the phone or through a letter.

“It can be extremely hard on the kids,” White said. “We encourage foster parents to be involved with biological parents as often as possible if it’s what’s best for the child involved.”

In August, Arnall Family Foundation, a private funding foundation that focuses on improving the lives of children and animals across the state, committed to donating $1 million to help parents without reliable transportation visit their children in foster care.

“If parents don’t visit their children, then they wont know what to prepare for upon reunification. At the same time, we understand that in many cases, it’s extremely difficult for parents to find the means to visit their children,” DHS spokeswoman Sheree Powell said.

Reunification for 8-year-old Elijah Muhammad and his father might not be possible, as his father remains in the county jail and faces felony charges.

While unable to speak about Elijah Muhammad’s case specifically, White said foster parents are encouraged to have children visit their biological parents even when they are in jail if doing so would prove beneficial for the children involved.

In cases where visitation is not possible, support and a loving foster home are crucial.

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Okie singularity

Something as simple as how we get our groceries could make you realize that technological singularity — the moment at which artificial intelligence will surpass human intelligence — might be closer than we all realize.

In the same week that Amazon added Oklahoma City as one of 10 new cities able to order deliveries from Whole Foods Market, a local grocery store chain announced that self-driving cars will be on the roads in early 2019 for grocery delivery.

Local chain Buy For Less (Uptown Grocery Co., Buy For Less Supermercado and Smart Saver) entered into a partnership with San Francisco-based tech company Udelv. The cars will hit local roadways in early 2019, but with a licensed human “safety driver” while the state figures out how to allow driverless vehicles on the road.

Oklahoma is the first state outside California in which Udelv will operate, and its CEO told The Oklahoman that the Midwest is perfect for autonomous vehicles because streets in the region are flat and gridlike, which makes it easier for the software to function without error.

Oh, great! We’re going to get self-driving cars before somewhere like Boston with its confusing streets. That can either be good or bad, depending how you look at it. There’s doubt that a computer is less likely to make an error than a tired human driver, but what happens when the computers realize that humans are destructive to the planet?

In the 1980s, the made-for-television blockbuster event The Day After depicted nuclear Armageddon in Kansas. Who has a phone line to Hollywood? Let’s pitch Singularity in Oklahoma City as the next movie event, but instead of regular broadcast television, it will only be available through download from the cloud.

Jim Gallogly recently snubbed University of Oklahoma (OU) administrators for being in the red and owing a whopping $1 billion in debt.

“Our debt has more than doubled in the last 10 years, as we’ve been on a building campaign,” Gallogly said at an OU Board of Regents meeting over the summer.

While Gallogly’s comments conveyed an intention to create a healthier financial climate for the university,

one couldn’t help but feel the subtle notion of finger-pointing.

Former OU president David Boren said that while the debt seems high, the sum is similar to what other highranking universities owe. He said that

since Oklahoma’s Legislature began reducing state funding for universities and colleges across the state, OU’s debt has grown substantially.

“There is no doubt that the strengths of our educational system cannot be maintained unless our elected officials begin to reinvest in it,” Boren said in a public statement.

“We all need to help my successor at OU obtain the necessary public support to build a strong future.”

A 2017 study revealed that Oklahoma ranks last in state funding for higher education and close to last in state funding for grades K-12, which would explain a whole heck of a lot that has transpired in the Sooner State as of late. (Hello, teacher walkouts, emergency teaching certificates, the disappearance of art and music classes, university staff layoffs and consistent annual tuition spikes.)

One thing is certain: OU has come out of the closet and we can see her now in all her glory, stripped down and dressed in nothing but the most expensive crimson and crème.

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the same curfew you did when you were 16 actually helps you get the eight hours of sleep you need to get through your 9-5.

Don’t think about sneaking out of mom and dad’s to see that boyfriend of yours either, OU. Moms of the underemployed are usually more than glad to see a boyfriend stay the night so long as he doesn’t mind staying for break-

fast in the morning and sitting through some questions from Dad about when he’s going to put a ring on it.

Speaking of tying the knot, aim high! Unfortunately, you can no longer afford to date the guys with the liberal arts degrees. You need to do your fair share of schmoozing around those oil and gas guys. Don’t be afraid to show some leg, either!

Be safe with that boyfriend of yours, though. You will likely not be able to afford kids, which is OK because while kids are cute, having them is so 1991.

Lastly, stock up on ramen. We know you’ve seen the stuff around campus and while you used to feel bad for the poor students who had to eat it constantly, when your belly aches at night because you can no longer afford the good stuff from Whole Foods Market, a cup of ramen is just what you’ll need.

If you need a buddy who knows what it’s like to have to borrow, just look around campus! There are over 30,000 trendy millennial students who would happily welcome you to the nickel-and-dime community.

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Truly pro-life

Oklahoma’s elected leaders must pay attention to the needs of the born, not just the unborn.

By Lori Walke

“We have six children. So yes, we’re pro-life.”

When I heard her say it, I wondered if we could blame her mistake on Oklahoma’s record cuts to public education. The quote is an example of a non sequitur, a statement that does not logically follow from the previous statement. Since nearly one-fifth of all Oklahoma public school districts have been forced to reduce the school week to just four days, it’s possible she missed the lesson on logical fallacies because it was cut from the curriculum.

But our underfunded public school system wouldn’t excuse the irresponsible nature of the claim. For those families without children — whether by choice or by circumstance — the words can feel like a punch to the gut. They know that having children does not make you pro-life. It makes you a parent.

To be fair, Sarah Stitt, the spouse of gubernatorial candidate Kevin Stitt, was likely not thinking about the non-

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sensical argument she was making or the painful impact of her words on people without children as she sweetly delivered those lines for a campaign commercial. She was simply using old language and tired stereotypes. But sooner or later, she and other pro-life proponents are going to have to earn the moral superiority they so dearly love to claim.

The pro-life lobby claims to have a deep dedication to protecting the vulnerable, but that certainly hasn’t been the reality in a state run for the last 10 years by an overwhelmingly “pro-life” crowd.

Ask the record number of abused and neglected children in Oklahoma. In Tulsa County, home base for the Stitt family, the number of children who have been abused or neglected jumped 79 percent in the past 10 years.

Ask the thousands of families who are grieving the suicide of their veterans.

According to a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs report, Oklahoma’s

military veterans die by suicide at a higher rate than do veterans nationwide across all age groups. We have the highest rate of suicide of veterans ages 18-34.

Ask the families of the 7,560 people with developmental disabilities who are on the wait list for services, some of whom have been waiting for 10 years or more for services and half of whom are children.

The reality of these vulnerable Oklahomans after a decade under the religious right reveals that “pro-life” is simply code for “pro-birth.”

If a person’s ethical or religious beliefs dictate that a child in the womb should be protected from abortion, then they should say so. We know making it illegal doesn’t end abortion, but there is plenty to do to make abortions safe and rare. Protecting the health of women who are pregnant is certainly pro-life. The good news is that we already know what to do to lower the number of abortions: comprehensive

sex education and affordable contraceptives. Oklahomans recently celebrated a dramatic reduction in teen birth rates made possible by community collaboration and age-appropriate evidencebased curriculum.

Oklahomans know the difference between being pro-life and pro-birth.

We need leaders who understand the difference, too. Serious applicants only please.

Rev. Lori Walke, J.D., is associate minister of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church and a graduate of Oklahoma City University School of Law, Phillips Theological Seminary and Oklahoma State University. | Photo provided

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Cantonese fusion

Kwan’s Kitchen delivers on its concept of Chinese dishes with French influences amid show-stopping decor. By Jacob Threadgill

Kwan’s Kitchen 3031 W. Memorial Road kwans.kitchen | 405-607-8838 What works: Ambiance envokes China with a European influence, and the white wine curry sauce is divine.

What needs work: The salmon was slightly overdone.

Tip: The bar pours special Vanessa House lager brewed with ginger and lemongrass.

Driving along Memorial Road, locally owned restaurants are few and far between the ubiquitous corporate eateries designed to provide a familiar meal at the expense of attentive care.

Chef Pak Kwan (Fung’s Kitchen) often drove along Memorial Road when taking his kids to the mall and would scan the roadside for a “for lease” sign because he felt it was the perfect location for his dream concvept: a combination of Cantonese Chinese food with French influence, building off Kwan’s time working in Belgium.

Kwan’s Kitchen opened at 3031 W. Memorial Drive in the former Fox & Hound location in late February, but if you’ve been to the building when it was the former establishment, you will not recognize it.

You’re not going to find décor that depicts this concept in the metro area more than Kwan’s Kitchen, at least not on its grandiose level. The interior was the result of a 14-month renovation process overseen by architect Wister Wu and includes a show-stopping courtyard upon entry complete with a waterfall pouring into an in-ground koi pond by which visitors can stand for their requisite Instagram post.

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light fixtures and blooming cherry blossom trees in the 15,000 square-foot building complete with multiple private dining rooms and an event space surrounding diners as they sit in dark wooden booths.

Fung’s Kitchen is in my neighborhood, and it is among the restaurants I frequent when I don’t feel like cooking.

Its traditional dumplings are some of the best I’ve ever eaten, and it does a good job turning out Americanized Chinese staples with a few authentic dishes, including its iconic weekend dim sum service.

I was interested to know how Kwan‘s Kitchen elevated the concept. The French influence can be seen in dishes like seafood bisque, the use of champagne in sweet and sour chicken ($15) and a French-Chinese sous-vide steak ($23). Black truffles are even added to chicken-fried rice ($22).

Kwan’s Kitchen recently started a weekend dim sum cart service, but it offers a chef’s selection of daily dim sum for $15. The dim sum arrived about 15-20 minutes after being ordered, which makes sense since I’m assuming everything was assembled to order. The selection included four fried varieties and four steamed siu mai, all of it filled with the same pork-and-shrimp mixture. It was so fresh that my excitement got the best of me, and I bit into a hot fried dumpling that overwhelmed the palate. I preferred the steamed variety, but the halfmoon-shaped dumplings had a sweet coating that activated a sensory memory of Sonic’s onion rings.

I sat near the bar and enjoyed hearing the knowledgeable staff members speak with customers. I overheard the bartender mention that local brewery Vanessa House

brews a special lager with ginger and lemongrass for Kwan’s Kitchen, and it piqued my interest. The pint only cost $4, which I found to be a good deal. The beer wasn’t overpowered by either the ginger or lemongrass, and spicy and floral notes subtly finished the light lager that was refreshing but might fall out of favor as the months grow cold.

For the entrees, I set my sights on a pair of dishes that would showcase European influence on the Cantonese tradition of chef Kwan’s lineage. I ordered the white wine curry baked salmon with caviar ($18) and the wokfried sea scallops and shrimp with macadamia nuts ($22).

Chinese curry is much less spicy than its Thai and Indian counterparts and was introduced to China through the Cantonese, by way of Malaysia. The salmon was placed atop a pool of white wine curry sauce and topped with masago caviar (the stuff you often see on sushi).

I told the waiter that I wanted to bathe in the curry sauce because it was rich and had a deep, complex flavor that started with the white wine, contained notes of soy sauce and finished with the unique curry spice blend. The salmon was a tad overdone for my taste — the thin side of

Architect Wister Wu designed Kwan’s Kitchen’s interior. | Photo Jacob Threadgill

the filet bordered on tough, but the skin was nice and crispy.

The shrimp and scallops arrived nicely presented in a wonton bowl. A few weeks ago, I said that more food should be served in taco bowls, and it appears as if my wish has been slightly answered. I honestly can’t remember the last time I’ve had a macadamia nut outside of a cookie, but I thought it gave the dish a nice texture contrast, which was bolstered by snap peas, sweet peppers and carrots delicately cut into fun shapes like butterflies. The accompanying sauce wasn’t much of a standout, but it let the good seafood shine.

As good as the presentation was on the shrimp and scallops, I would’ve liked a different construction for the salmon. Although it doesn’t impact the overall taste of the dish, the salmon looked kind of haphazardly placed on the dish.

I don’t always order dessert, but I couldn’t resist a parfait with three layers: chocolate mousse, blood orange sorbet and amaro Montenegro ice cream. A parfait is usually one of my least favorite desserts; layers often blend together without any delineation between flavor and texture. The bar makes all of the layers in-house, and it pays off. The mousse mixed with blood orange sorbet was an amazing bite.

The parfait was an excellent end to a very good meal. The food is a level above what you can find at Fung’s, but Kwan’s lunch specials are many of the same items for a similar price. I was surprised that they kept the food costs down. It’s a reasonably affordable menu in a memorable and fun décor.

left Shrimp and scallops in a wonton bowl right Chef’s selection of dim sum | Photo Jacob Threadgill

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Born in Seattle’s unique food culture, Krave Teriyaki offers Oklahoma City a local option.

By Jacob Threadgill

The roots of teriyaki might date to 17thcentury Japan, but the modern Mecca for all things teriyaki is Seattle, where over 500 chain and independent shops operate in the metro area.

In Japanese, “yaki” translates to “grilled” and “teri” refers to glaze, according to a 1962 entry in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, which corresponds to its rise in popularity in the United States.

Seattle’s love affair with teriyaki began with the opening of Toshi’s Teriyaki in 1976, and is now considered the Mecca for teriyaki in the world.

Norman resident Jun Koo’s first job was as a cashier at a Seattle shop while in high school in the

late 1970s, the same as his wife Judy, whose family operated a few teriyaki shops in the city.

When Koo’s job as an engineer with Boeing brought him to Oklahoma in 2014, he couldn’t find a restaurant that satisfied his craving for teriyaki.

“I wanted to eat good teriyaki,” Koo said. “I was really craving it. It was a weekly thing for me in Seattle.”

After meeting David Kim at Norman Korean Baptist Church, the two began to talk about their background as business owners.

Kim owns a successful Daylight Donuts in Moore, and Koo started a contracting company when he was 23 while his wife started a coffee business that expanded to seven shops, and Koo opened a few restaurants in Seattle.

Koo told Kim about his craving for teriyaki, and the two became business partners, which led to a yearlong process that culminated in the opening of Krave Teriyaki at 10740 S. May Ave., Suite 117 in mid-July.

“I was looking for a second business, and [Koo] had a lot of experience,” Kim said. “Honestly, I didn’t know what teriyaki really was before he brought it up, but it didn’t take long for me to be on board.”

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alence outside of being a cooked option for people that don’t want to eat fish at a sushi restaurant.

At Krave, the restaurant offers teriyaki plates ($8.99-$10.99) with traditional chicken breast or thighs but also offers many other proteins like chicken katsu (fried cutlet), thinly sliced beef, pork loin, salmon, shrimp and tofu all covered in house-made teriyaki sauce that is available in levels of spiciness.

Koo’s wife Judy serves as the restaurant’s head chef. She worked in her family’s teriyaki shops while growing up before becoming a successful coffee roaster and business owner.

Krave is her first full-time kitchen job, but she’s leaning on recipes she learned from her family, which means the final menu combines Japanese and Korean dishes. She and the kitchen staff make the sauces in-house everyday, using as many local ingredients as possible.

Teriyaki is soy sauce-based, and the staff adds other ingredients to soy sauce for sweet and savory notes. The process requires a few days of fermentation to develop a depth of flavor much deeper than a store-bought version.

“There are not a lot of authentic restaurants around here, and I wanted to eat,” Judy Koo said with a smile. “I wanted to offer people something new. This restaurant has been going really well.”

Krave also serves Korean beef short ribs ($15.99), fried rice ($8.99), udon noodle soup with shrimp tempura ($9.49), six sushi rolls ($6.99-$9.99) and yakisoba.

Yakisoba is a Japanese street egg noodles stir-fried with vegetables and the customer’s choice of protein cooked with a special sauce that has spiciness and a touch of Worcestershire sauce.

There are not a lot of authentic restaurants around here, and I wanted to eat.

Judy Koo The menu rounds out with Krave specials, bone-in chicken wings or crispy boneless bites available in either a sweet garlic butter or a sweet and spicy sauce that combines dried pepper with the Korean gochujang chili paste and sweetness.

“The surrounding Asian commu-

Jun Koo and David Kim are co-owners of Krave Teriyaki. | Photo Jacob Threadgill

nity has really embraced it,” Jun Koo said of the Krave specials.

Kim and Koo searched for a location for months, finally settling on the May Avenue location on the border of Oklahoma City and Moore. Koo used his background as a contractor to build the restaurant’s center tables and benches himself.

“It has our hearts and effort in here,” he said.

The restaurant has bright laminate panels on the wall for a chic farmhouse look from Kim and Koo’s design.

“I thought the location was perfect because there is nothing like this around here,” Kim said. “Lots of residential and [Oklahoma City Community College] down the road. There is Pub W and Mexican and places, but it is limited when it comes to Asian restaurants.”

As a veteran restaurant operator, Koo has been very pleased with the reception of Krave Teriyaki. It sports high customer ratings on Google and Yelp, and he said the goal is to eventually expand locations in the Oklahoma City market.

“It’s been far better than I expected,” he said. “Even though you might have tons of business experience, you never know until you open and actually operate. There is a lot of nervousness and excitement at the same time.”

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Family affair At its new location, El Fogón de Edgar dishes out Colombian food handled with care.

By Jacob Threadgill

Edgar Devia moved to Oklahoma City 20 years ago from Bogotá, Colombia, in search of a better life for his family.

As Devia worked at Mango’s Discotec, he began serving Colombian food on the side, and it became a hit with customers and gave him the confidence in his cooking abilities.

He earned a reputation for serving unique empanadas, arepas and large platters of meat with plantains and rice.

Slowly but surely, he earned enough money to bring his family from Colombia to the United States and eventually opened his own restaurant, El Fogón de Edgar, at a W. 23rd Street location at the beginning of the decade.

The restaurant’s name translates to “the stove of Edgar.” Devia’s skills on the stove have provided a new home for his family and a new home for his restaurant. El Fogón de Edgar opened at its new location at 7220 S. Western Ave. in December of 2017.

“The parking in the [23rd Street location] wasn’t great, and it was only about 10 tables, said Edgar’s daughter Lusia Devia. “Even the location in general is much higher traffic, and it’s been great for business.”

The location on the southside of Oklahoma City puts the restaurant closer to the area’s highest concentration of Colombian ex-pats, who live in Norman and Moore, Lusia Devia said.

Guests are greeted with a large and colorful Colombian flag on the back Empanadas can be eaten in Colombia with every meal of the day. | Photo Jacob Threadgill

wall, and if they turn to the right, they’ll see a large chalkboard filled with messages from customers in Spanish and English declaring their love for the food and each other. A note in the far right corner of the board commemorates a couple that got engaged while in the restaurant.

“For us, the food is important, but it’s important to showcase our family and our faith,” said Grace Rodriguez, who is Edgar’s daughter-in-law and whose husband Diego works in the kitchen alongside his father. “God is very important. Faith, love and family.

When people come here, they feel the family and part of our family.”

Rodriguez moved to Oklahoma City this year after being separated from her husband for over a year. With a background in marketing in Colombia, she’s working to grow the reach of El Fogón by establishing a new coffee service in the corner of the restaurant. She wants El Fogón branded coffee to be on store shelves across the metro area.

“Colombia is known for having the best coffee,” she said, noting that the restaurant plans to add breakfast service in the future.

The restaurant currently opens daily at 11 a.m. and stays open until 9 p.m. except on Sundays (8 p.m.) and Wednesdays (7 p.m.).

“In Colombia, it is interesting because men are traditionally the family chefs, not only the women,” Rodriguez said. “My father in law, my continued on page 14

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From generation to generation, this is our story.”

Both Rodriguez and Luisa Devia said that U.S.-born customers are often surprised to find that Colombian food isn’t as spicy as they might expect. The staff prepares family recipes from capital city Bogotá high in the Andes Mountains. There is an emphasis on meat and potatoes, particularly in their empanadas, which are eaten morning and night.

“In Colombia, we have breakfast empanada, lunch empanada, dinner empanada,” Rodriguez said.

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Patriarch Edgar Devia (center) is surrounded by family and staff at El Fogón de Edgar. | Photo Jacob Threadgill

taurant’s most popular entrée. A huge portion of the customers’ choice of grilled meat is joined with chicharron, rice, beans, traditional Colombian sausage, sweet plantains, a fried egg and an arepa (a small meat-filled sandwich made with cornmeal).

Along with the empanadas, arepas — also popular in Venezuela — are one of Colombia’s most popular dishes, as the country’s academy of gastronomy estimates there are 75 distinct types of arepas preparation in the country. El Fogón prepares nine varieties ($2.75-$6.99) ranging from a simple arepa with butter to one stuffed with shredded beef, chicken, shrimp, ham and cheese.

On the weekends, El Fogón serves Bogotá’s most popular export: ajiaco ($11.75), a stew made with chicken, two types of potato and corn served with rice and avocado.

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Customers show their love for El Fogon de Edgar. | Photo Jacob Threadgill

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Great TASTE of a Fair provides a glimpse into new food offerings at the Oklahoma State Fair.

By Jacob Threadgill

There are many reasons to be one of the hundreds of thousands of people who attend the Oklahoma State Fair during its 11-day run (Sept. 13-23), whether it’s for the rides, performances, bull riding or indulgent food.

There are standbys like Dan’s Indian Taco, cheese curds from D&D Concession or any number of funnel cakes and other deep-fried treats from Oreos to macaroni and cheese.

Part of the job of serving as staff writer for the food section at Oklahoma Gazette is engaging in the hedonistic exercise of serving as a judge for Oklahoma State Fair’s Great TASTE of a Fair competition — you know, for journalism purposes.

Our portion of the competition involved 13 items from 10 of the fair’s more than 60 food vendors.

The Urb Express

This Chickasha-based food truck gets prime location in the Entertainment Plaza, between the Pavilion and Bennett Event Center. We tried Urb Express’ honey pepper hot dog all-beef Nathan’s quarter-pound frank topped with jack cheese, homemade honey mustard and honey pepper bacon. This is was a standout from the savory category. The dog is grilled on the flattop and also has a nice bite to it. The bacon was fresh and crispy and had a little heat to pair well with the honey mustard.

The s’more egg roll was an excellent and inventive idea, but I tried two pieces, and the marshmallow had completely disintegrated during the frying process, leaving an empty shell of an egg roll. If you’re going to Urb Express for its great hot dog, get a side of funnel cake fries as a dessert instead.

CocoFlow Chocolate Shoppe

CocoFlow got its start at the 2003 State Fair and has been a staple ever since. Its booth will be located inside the Bennett Event Center, where guests can try chocolate-dipped fruits and other sweets in addition to savory options. It will be worth your while to stick with the sweets.

Its German chocolate brownie was a standout from the dessert round. It hit all the notes I wanted; the chocolate flavor was enhanced through chocolate chips, and the coconut topping provided an interesting contrast. The Cuban pork crêpe missed the mark for me. Even if the crêpe had been warm and fresh, the pork had a bitter aftertaste and there was no escaping the spicy mayonnaise.

MacTastic

This Norman-based food truck will get a prime Entertainment Plaza location near The Urb Express, and it delivers with a smoky, creamy version of macaroni and cheese. Its barbecue mac ’n’ cheese has very good pulled pork atop macaroni and cheese full of smoked Gouda. Its deep-fried mac and cheese is dipped in a corn doglike batter and fried. It was my second favorite deep-fried macaroni and cheese of the day.

The Cinn and Corruption sundae is soft serve vanilla ice cream with chunks of a fresh cinnamon roll and was a no-frills example of a great sweat treat.

Layne Concessions

This new fair vendor is near MacTastic and won a lot of fans judging the Great TASTE of a Fair competition with a macaroni and cheese hamburger with deepfried macaroni and cheese as a bun. The mac is much more of the “cuts like a cake” variety than MacTastic’s creamy version and is coated in Japanese breadcrumbs before being fried. The pasta had good flavor, and I liked the crunch of the coating more than the soft exterior that comes from a batter like that of a corndog. The burger can be topped with traditional fixings, but I recommend just a little ketchup or hot sauce.

Rodney and Lisa Pizza

This fair couple has two stands: a pizza stand at the eastern edge of Gordon Cooper Boulevard and a caramel apple and cotton candy stand in the Entertainment Plaza.

We tried the barbecue chicken bacon calzone, and it is one of the most impressive food items, weighing 3 pounds. It’s more like an open-faced calzone, and while the bacon wasn’t of the highest quality, the chicken was very good.

Cutie Pies Concession

This innovative vendor is located near the Chickasaw Country Entertainment Stage on the Pavilion side of the plaza. It is offering unique creations like cotton candy, cherry lemonade and root beer float pies — that’s right, pies! We tried the watermelon pie that had fresh pieces of watermelon mixed with watermelon cream and whipped cream topped with watermelon sugar, and it was a fresh and inventive dessert.

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With two booths, there are plenty of chances to try a fun sundae. The Cinn and Corruption sundae is soft-serve vanilla ice cream with chunks of a fresh cinnamon roll and was a no-frills example of a great sweat treat.

Harvells Ragin Cajun bacon chicken sandwich | Photo Jacob Threadgill

Oklahoma Gazette’s Jacob Threadgill samples the barbecue chicken bacon calzone from Rodney & Lisa Pizza at the Great TASTE of a Fair competition. | Photo Alexa Ace

Harvells Ragin Cajun

Located on the eastern end of Kiamichi Place, Harvells Ragin Cajun is a purveyor of all things fried chicken. Its bacon chicken sandwich comes with a variety of house-made sauces like sweet and spicy barbecue. It’s a solid sandwich.

Final results

The honey pepper hot dog won the Slice of Savory category, which was followed

by MacTastic’s barbecue mac ’n’ cheese and Rodney and Lisa’s barbecue chicken bacon calzone. Layne Concessions won the New to the Scene category for its mac ’n’ cheeseburger, followed by Harvells Ragin Cajun chicken sandwich and A Latte Love Coffee House’s piña colada lemonade. The watermelon pie won the dessert category and advanced to the finals against the hot dog and mac ’n’ cheeseburger.

The watermelon pie was crowned the overall FAIRest of Them All winner, and it’s easy to see why. It’s an inventive dessert that is refreshing and an example of why people come to the fair to eat: to get something they can’t find anywhere else.

Visit okstatefair.com.

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We’re only a few years away from the season officially changing from being called “fall” to simply “PSL season” due to the runaway success of all things pumpkin spice, especially the namesake pumpkin spice latte. These seven eateries provide the pumpkin spice as well as other fall offerings.

By Jacob Threadgill with photos by Alexa Ace, provided and Gazette / file

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Holey Rollers

This cute and warm south OKC coffee shop got the jump on PSL season early, debuting its pumpkin-spiced Pumpkin de crème latte at the start of September.

The drink has got a little more crème than the average latte and is available hot, iced or frozen so you can get your PSL fix no matter the outdoor temperature.

Despite its name, there are more than just cupcakes and coffee treats with which you can enjoy the fall at this Uptown 23rd District eatery. Cuppies & Joe offers glutenfree options like hand pies and gingersnap cookies. They also sell scones, cakes, cinnamon rolls, pies and doughnuts. Maple and pecan are two of the most comforting fall flavors. Why not get both in the form of a scone?

Holey Rollers’ doughnuts are so good that they don’t need to come with classifications. Sure, they are vegan-friendly, but even if you didn’t know that, you would chomp down without any reticence. Two of Holey Rollers’ year-round vegan-friendly doughnut flavors are perfect for fall: apple cider and spiced chai. Check them out during the fall when fun flavors like pumpkin cheesecake make appearances.

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The folks at Clarity Coffee understand that PSL fans will be descending soon enough, and they’ll have them covered.

However, it’s offering something different for its September special drink: a maple rosemary latte. If you’ve had every variation of PSL under the sun, why not try something new?

It’s fall, so that means it’s time to stoke the backyard fire and break out some graham crackers and marshmallows for toasty s’mores. Of course, if that’s too much mess or you don’t have space for an open flame, consider going to Sara Sara Cupcakes, which moved to its new Western Avenue location earlier this year.

Count Rockula takes the toasted marshmallow of a s’more and combines it with chocolate cake, frosting and cocoa puffs.

While the classic pecan and s’more pies keep fall flavors on the year-round menu, everyone’s favorite 16th Street Plaza District pie shop will break out the big autumn guns Sept. 29 with its pumpkin crumble pie topped with maple bourbon whipped cream just in time for that day’s Plaza District Festival. Be sure to be on the lookout for other fall flavors like orange bourbon pecan and apple cranberry crumble.

Dipped apples are a fall tradition, but it’s one that is probably more popular up north.

The options in the metro area are limited, but this Norman confectionary specializes in chocolate and caramel-dipped apples. In the fall, it breaks out pumpkinspiced dipped apples (pictured), and in the winter, it changes to peppermint.

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The weather gets a little cooler and so do the events and activities, including Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park’s Richard III, Oklahoma State Fair and the annual Mesta Festa celebration in Perle Mesta Park.

3:10 to Yuma (1957, USA, Delmer Daves) a rancher accepts an assignment to put a captured outlaw on a train but his gang stages an escape attempt, 1 p.m. Sept. 19. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org.

Open Improv Jam an evening of improvised comedy where anyone can join; hosted by Okie Show Show podcast, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 19. 51st Street Speakeasy, 1114 NW 51st St., 405-463-0470, 51stspeakeasy.com.

African Drumming Class try playing the drums or get a chance to show your skills; drums provided for those without, 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 19. Norman Cultural Connection, 1017 Elm Ave., 405-201-9991.

Elvis Extravaganza see Elvis Presley impersonators face off to see who can best imitate “The King,” 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 19. Oklahoma State Fair Park, 3220 Great Plains Walk, 405-948-6700, okstatefair. com.

Les Miserables based on Victor Hugo’s book set in 1800s France, this popular Broadway musical features newly designed sets based on the author’s artwork, through Sept. 23. Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker Ave., 405-297-2264, okcciviccenter. com.

Studio Gallery’s Featured Show an exhibition featuring paintings, photography and handmade jewelry created by a variety of artists, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, through Oct. 31. The Studio Gallery, 2642 W. Britton road, 405-752-2642, thestudiogallery.org.

Artist Perspective from Two Views view paintings by Diane Goldschmidt and Diana Robinson, through Sept. 27. Edmond Fine Arts Institute, 27 E. Edwards St., 405-340-4481, edmondfinearts.com.

The Gorges Motel a comedy and drama written by six playwrights following several members of a wedding, through Sept. 27. Carpenter Square Theatre, 806 W. Main St., 405-232-6500, carpentersquare.com.

Paseo Photofest a juried exhibition of photography and related artworks including film and mixed media creations, through Sept. 29. Paseo Art Space, 3022 Paseo St., 405-525-2688, thepaseo.com.

Carol Beesley, Bob Nunn, and Alan Atkinson view paintings from the three artists including large landscapes and works inspired by Chinese and Japanese art, through Sept. 30. JRB Art at The Elms, 2810 N. Walker Ave., 405-528-6336, jrbartgallery.com.

Glitter & Glam an exhibition of wearable jewelry curated by Jennifer Woods and Erin Merryweather, through Sept. 30. The Paseo Plunge, 3010 Paseo Plunge, 405-315-6224, paseoplunge.org.

Jerry Piper exhibition the artist’s BoHo Blessing sticks, mixed-media painted wood pieces, will be on display, through Sept. 30. The Purple Loft Art Gallery, 514 NW 28th St., 405-412-7066, thepaseo.org.

Take a Seat: A Group Exhibition of Feminist Art view works created by women curated by Jarica Walsh, Trina Kopacka and Cayla Lewis, through Oct. 3.

Oklahoma City University School of Visual Arts, 1601 NW 26th St., 405-208-5226, okcu.edu/artsci/ departments/visualart.

American Indian Artists: 20th Century Masters an exhibition of Native art from the Kiowa Six, Harrison Begay, Tonita Peña and more, through May 12, 2019. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org.

Fall 2018 Group Exhibition an exhibition of works from local artists including Kjelshus Collins, John Davidson, Shanina Graves and more, through Nov. 30. The Art Hall, 519 NW 23rd St., 405-2315700, art.theriseokc.com.

A Few of our Favorite Things view a selection of artwork from the center’s collection, including contemporary and traditional works by Native American artists, through Oct. 31. Red Earth Art Center, 6 Santa Fe Plaza, 405-427-5228, redearth.org.

In the Principles Office: Tom Ryan the Art Student Learn the principles of art as Tom Ryan did with his instruction on “general illustration” with famed teacher Frank Reilly, though Nov. 11. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org.

Into the Fold: The Art and Science of Origami features origami artists from around the world

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and displays the techniques of artful paper folding and other unique applications of origami, through Jan. 13. Science Museum Oklahoma, 2100 NE 52nd St., 405-602-6664, sciencemuseumok.org.

The New Art: A Milestone Collection Fifty Years Later an exhibition including longstanding highlights and rarely seen works celebrating the museum’s purchase of a 154-piece contemporary art collection in 1968, through Dec. 30. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com.

One Thousand Tears multimedia artist Janet O’Neal combines photography, sculpture printmaking and painting in an exhibition of works exploring loss, grief and the healing process, though Oct. 13.

[Artspace] at Untitled, 1 NE Third St., 405-815-6665, 1ne3.org.

Pop Stars! Popular Culture and Contemporary Art an exploration of contemporary pop art inspired by Andy Warhol, Nick Cave, R. Luke DuBois and others, through Feb. 28, 2019. 21c Museum Hotel, 900 W. Main St., 405-982-6900, 21cmuseumhotels. com.

Seeds of Being curated by students enrolled in the university’s Native American Art & Museum Studies Seminar, this exhibition examines the impact of art in indigenous communities, through Dec. 30. Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, 555 Elm Ave., 405-3253272, ou.edu/fjjma.

Still Looking: The Photography Collection of Carol Beesley Hennagin an exhibition of selections from Hennagin’s extensive collection, including works by Edward Weston, Frederick Sommer and more, through Dec. 30. Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, 555 Elm Ave., 405-325-3272, ou.edu/fjjma.

Welcome Home: Oklahomans and the War in Vietnam explores the impact of the war on Oklahoma families as well as the stories of Vietnamese families relocated to Oklahoma, though Nov. 6.

Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, 405-521-2491, okhistory.org.

National Geographic Photo Ark a collection of images captured by National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore to preserve current species for future generations, through Dec. 16. The Oklahoma City Zoo, 2000 Remington Place, 405-424-3344, okczoo.com.

OKC Wednesday Worlds a fast-paced 30-35 mile ride heading east out of OKC at 20-25 miles-perhour, 6 p.m. Wednesdays. The Bike Lab OKC, 2200 W. Hefner Rd., 405-603-7655.

Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III the violent downfall of the notorious king during England’s War of the Roses, through Sept. 28. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, myriadgardens.com.

Oklahoma State Fair enjoy carnival games and rides, live music, bull riding, stage shows and more, through Sept. 23. Oklahoma State Fair Park, 3220 Great Plains Walk, 405-948-6700, okstatefair.com.

Unlearning Racism a safe space for the discussion of struggling with racism and its impact, 6:15-7:30 p.m. Trinity Presbyterian Church, 2301 NE 23rd St., trinitypresbyterianchurchokc.wordpress.com.

Autumn Pop-Up view new work from the studios of Anthony Dyke, Susan Morrison-Dyke, Suzanne Mears and Christie Owen, through Nov. 9. Nault Gallery, Midtown, 816 N. Walker Ave., 405-604-7947, facebook.com/events/892178100981185/.

A Boy, A Girl, A Dream (2018, USA, Qasim Basir) a club promoter and a tourist find a connection on the night of the 2016 Presidential Election, through Sept. 22. Harkins Theatre, 150 E. Reno Ave., 405-2314747, harkinstheatres.com.

The Garden Chronicles Plus an exhibition of paintings by artist George Bogart, through Nov. 2.

Norman Santa Fe Depot, 200 S. Jones Ave., 405307-9320, pasnorman.org.

MFA Inclusive Exhibition view works created by master of fine arts students at the University of Oklahoma, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday through Sept. 17. The Lightwell Gallery, 520 Parrington Oval, 405-325-2691, art.ou.edu.

Red Dirt Open Mic a weekly open mic for comedy and poetry, hosted by Red Dirt Poetry, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Sauced on Paseo, 2912 Paseo St., 405-521-9800, saucedonpaseo.com.

Divine Comedy a weekly local showcase featuring a variety of comedians from OKC and elsewhere, 9 p.m. Wednesdays. 51st Street Speakeasy, 1114 NW 51st St., 405-463-0470, 51stspeakeasy.com.

Good Sip a happy hour event with food trucks, live music and raffles to benefit the Good Shepherd Clinic, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 20. The Bleu Garten, 301 NW 10th St., 405-879-3808, bleugarten.com.

An Evening by the River enjoy food, wine, raffles and a silent auction at this fundraiser for the Oklahoma Autism Center Foundation, 6-8:30 p.m. Sept.

20. CHK/Central Boathouse, 732 S. Riversport Drive, 405-552-4040, boathousedistrict.org.

Hi-5 local creative artists talk about their work at this storytelling show hosted by AIGA Oklahoma, 6-8:30 p.m. Sept. 20. The Paramount Room, 701 W. Sheridan Ave., 405-887-3327, theparamountroom.com.

True Romance With Tony Scott (Top Gun, Beverly Hills Cop II) directing a script by Quentin Tarantino and memorable roles for Christian Slater, Patricia Arquette, Dennis Hopper, Val Kilmer, Brad Pitt, Gary Oldman, Christopher Walken, Samuel L. Jackson and a suitcase full of cocaine, 1993’s True Romance might be the perfect encapsulation of the give and take between slick action blockbusters and ultraviolent art house flicks that shaped popular U.S. cinema in the early ’90s. So celebrating its 25th anniversary by watching it on the big screen in Video Home System (VHS) tape format at this screening sponsored by VHS and Chill probably isn’t what the filmmakers intended, but it’s still pretty perfect nonetheless. The film starts 10:30 p.m. Sept. 29 at Rodeo Cinema, 2221 Exchange Ave. Tickets are $9.50. Call 405-815-3275 or visit rodeocinema.org. SEPT. 29 Photo provided

Observation Cooking Classes watch a local chef create a variety of cuisines and sample each course as it’s prepared, 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays through Nov. 11. International Pantry, 1618 W. Lindsey St., 405-360-0765, intipantry.com.

LGBT NIGHT and Drag Show hosted

by Keosha Simone, this 21-and-older show features a rotating cast of drag performers and a DJ, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursdays. Bison Witches Bar & Deli, 211 E Main St., 405-364-7555, bisonwitchesok.com.

Open Fiber Night a weekly crafting meet-up for knitters, crocheters, spinners and weavers, 5-8 p.m.

Thursdays. Yarnatopia, 8407 S. Western, 405-6019995, yarnatopia.com.

Chicago Steppin Class learn how to do the popular dance at this free weekly class, 7-9 p.m. Thursdays. L & G’s on the BLVD, 4801 N. Lincoln Blvd., 405-524-2001, facebook.com/landgsontheblvd.

Poetic Embroidery an exhibition of nontraditional textile work including “Red Dirt Rug,” made from Oklahoma dirt and shaped by the soles of shoes, Sept. 20-27. Melton Gallery, 100 N. University drive, 405-525-3603, uco.edu.

Locals Night an Oklahoma-centric farmers market featuring local vendors, live music, food tastings and more, 5-8 p.m. Thursdays. Green Acres Market, 7301 S. Pennsylvania Ave., 405-681-6060, greenacres.com.

Early Explorers toddlers and preschoolers can participate in fun scientific activities they can repeat later at home, Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. Science Museum Oklahoma, 2100 NE 52nd St., 405-602-6664, sciencemuseumok.org.

Painting the Expressive Still Life an art work-

shop focusing on composition and bold paint application taught by expressionist painter Brad Price, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 21. Norman Santa Fe Depot, 200 S. Jones Ave., 405-307-9320, pasnorman.org.

Reclaimed Luncheon this lunchtime event benefits Teen Recovery Solutions, a nonprofit high school and outpatient treatment program for students struggling to overcome drug addiction, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sep. 21. Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club, 7000 NW Grand Blvd., 405-848-5611, okcgcc.com.

Confidence Con attend panel discussions about female empowerment and browse pop-up shops owned by women at this annual convention, Sept.

21-22. 21c Museum Hotel, 900 W. Main St., 405-9826900, 21cmuseumhotels.com.

Basilmania! celebrate the end of the basil season with basil-themed food and drinks created by local chefs at this fundraiser for CommonWealth Urban Farms and Closer to Earth, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 21. SixTwelve, 612 NW 29th St., 405-208-8291, sixtwelve.org.

Filmography: Through the Repellent Fence (2017, USA, Sam Wainwright Douglas) the OKC Film Society presents this documentary about the construction of a two-mile-long outdoor artwork that straddles the U.S.-Mexico border, 8-10 p.m. Sept. 21.

21c Museum Hotel, 900 W. Main St., 405-982-6900, 21cmuseumhotels.com.

Rigoletto Painted Sky Opera presents Verdi’s classic tragedy about love and betrayal, through Sept. 21, Fri., Sept. 21. Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker Ave., 405-297-2264, okcciviccenter.com.

Kusama: Infinity (2018, USA, Heather Lenz) a documentary chronicling Yayoi Kusama’s journey from a conservative upbringing in Japan to becoming a world-famous artist to her three-decade stay

SEASON-OPENING MUSICAL! in a mental institution, Sept. 21-23. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com.

Thursday Night Dirt Crits weekly criterium trials for all ability levels meeting at the Mountain Bike Trailhead and hosted by Oklahoma Earthbike Fellowship, 7-9 p.m. Thursdays. Lake Stanley Draper Trails, 8898 S. Post Rd.

story about a dare stunt or other risky business at this open-mic storytelling event, 7 p.m. Sept. 23. 51st Street Speakeasy, 1114 NW 51st St., 405-463-0470, 51stspeakeasy.com.

Shelly Phelps Blues Revue a monthly variety show featuring music, comedy, performance art, drag and more, 7-10 p.m. Sundays. Frankie’s, 2807 NW 36th St., 405-602-2030, facebook.com/frankiesokc.

Funny AF Fridays hosted by Dope Astronauts, this weekly comedy showcase features a nationally touring headliner and local standups, 9 p.m. Fridays. Ice Event Center & Grill, 1148 NE 36th St., 405-208-4240, iceeventcentergrill.eat24hour.com.

Lyricist Lounge an evening of hip-hop featuring food from the Krow’s Nest and hosted by Original Flow, fourth Sunday of every month, 9 p.m.-midnight.

Saints, 1715 NW 16th St., 405-602-6308, saintspubokc.com.

Biggest Latin Party in OKC! dance to salsa, bachata, merengue & kizomba music, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

Fridays. Salsa Maritza, 7312 Cherokee Plaza, (956) 457-4270, salsamaritza.com.

OKCX Sunday Holey Rollers Ride a weekly group bicycle ride departing from Holey Rollers Doughnuts in the Paseo at an average pace of about 18 miles-per-hour, Sundays, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. through Oct. 21. Holey Rollers, 3010 Paseo Dr., 405212-2383, holeyrollersdonuts.com.

Open Mic a weekly comedy show followed by karaoke, 7:30-9 p.m. Fridays. Don Quixote Club, 3030 N Portland Ave., 405-947-0011.

Edmond Farmers Market buy fresh food from local vendors, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Edmond Farmers Market, 24 W. First St., 405-359-4630, edmondparks.com.

Public Access Open Mic read poetry, do standup comedy, play music or just watch as an audience member, 7 p.m. Sundays. The Paseo Plunge, 3010 Paseo Plunge, 405-315-6224, paseoplunge.org.

Paseo Farmers Market shop for fresh food from local vendors at this weekly outdoor event, 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays. SixTwelve, 612 NW 29th St., 405-208-8291, sixtwelve.org.

Gospel Brunch hear contemporary and classic gospel music performed by The Judge & The Jury accompanied by brunch cuisine and a Bloody Mary bar, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Sundays. Stella Modern Italian Cuisine, 1201 N. Walker, 405.235.2200, stella-okc.com.

Fall Fairy Fashion create fairies from natural materials gathered around the garden at this event for children age 5-9, 10-11 a.m. Sept. 22. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, myriadgardens.com.

Board Game Day enjoy local craft beer while playing old-school board and arcade games with friends, 5-8 p.m. Sundays. FlashBack RetroPub, 814 W. Sheridan Ave., 405-633-3604, flashbackretropub.com.

Watercolor Screen Printing With Virginia Sitzes learn to make multicolored images using watercolor palettes mixed with transparent base instead of printmaking ink at this workshop for students age 14 and older, 1-4 p.m. Sept. 22. [Artspace] at Untitled, 1 NE Third St., 405-815-6665, 1ne3.org.

When Letters Collide an exhibition of graffiti art including live music, food trucks, and an interactive wall where aspiring artists can learn basic techniques, Sept. 22.

Studio XII, 1208 N. Pennsylvania Ave., 405-922-7205, studio12.us/.

Traxxas Monster Truck Tour and LJ Jenkins Bull Riding Tour watch monster truck races and trick events and team bullring competitions, Sept. 2223. Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, 2 S. Mickey Mantle Drive, 405-218-1000, okcballparkevents.com.

Les Femmes Fortes the faculty of the Wanda L. Bass School of Music celebrate women’s contributions to music with a program including works as old as the 16th Century and new pieces written specifically for the occasion, 8-9:30 p.m. Sept. 22.

Oklahoma City University, 2501 N Blackwelder Ave, 405) 208-5000.

PoetryAndChill One Year Anniversary celebrate the ongoing poetry even with live performances by Spunk Adams, Original Flow & Fervent Route, Skyy Webster, and more, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Sept. 22. Bistro 46, 2501 NE 23rd St., 405-595-3904, bistro46okc.com.

Skin & Tales Strip Night an evening of LGBT adult entertainment presented by the cast and crew of the locally shot webseries Scandalous Tales, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

Sept. 22. Partners, 2805 NW 36th St., 405-942-2199, partners4club.com.

Queen Mariah’s Variety Show a monthly stage show featuring various drag performers, 10:30 p.m.

Saturdays. Frankie’s, 2807 NW 36th St., 405-6022030, facebook.com/frankiesokc.

OKC Vintage Flea Market get your shopping done at the flea market with antiques, collectibles, vintage, crafts and more, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through Dec. 9. Crossroads Event Center, 7000 Crossroads Blvd.

Explore It! get your questions answered of what, why and how about the natural world we live in, Saturdays, 11:30 a.m.-noon through Dec. 29. Sam Noble Museum, 2401 Chautauqua Ave., 405-325-4712, samnoblemuseum.ou.edu.

Jackpot Bingo enter for the chance to win a cumulative cash prize and enjoy food and drink specials, 8-10 p.m. Mondays through Nov. 25. Fassler Hall, 421 NW 10th St., 405-609-3300, fasslerhall.com.

Gusto! Family Fun Ride a social group ride for all levels; with pizza, Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m. through Oct. 29 Celestial Cycles, 2929 W Hefner Rd., 405-7518809, celestialcycles.com.

Monday Night Group Ride meet up for a weekly 25-30 minute bicycle ride at about 18 miles-per-hour through East Oklahoma City, 6 p.m. Mondays. The Bike Lab OKC, 2200 W. Hefner Rd., 405-603-7655.

Open Mic hosted by Elecktra, this open mic has an open-stage, almost-anything-goes policy and a booked feature act, Mondays, 6-11:30 p.m. The Root, 3012 N. Walker Ave., 405-655-5889, therootokc.com.

8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30

TICKETS $14–28 405.208.5227 • okcu.edu/tickets

PERFORMANCES Kirkpatrick Auditorium at NW 25th & Blackwelder

Live Trivia bring your friends for an evening of trivia, fun and food, 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Hudson’s Public House, 1000 NW 192nd St., 405-657-1103, henryhudsonspub.com.

The Lost Ogle Trivia for ages 21 and up, test your knowledge with free trivia play and half-priced sausages, 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays. Fassler Hall, 421 NW 10th St., 405-609-3300, fasslerhall.com.

Piper Kerman the author of Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women’s Prison, the inspiration for the popular Netflix series, will give a lecture and sign books, 7 p.m. Sept. 25. Oklahoma City University, 2501 N Blackwelder Ave, 405-208-5000.

Full Moon Bike Ride and Run enter a 5K run in scenic downtown or bring your bike for a leisurely ride as the sun sets, last Tuesday of every month, 8 p.m. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, myriadgardens.com.

Board Game Night choose from more than 125 board games to play with family and friends with drinks and snacks available, 6-11 p.m. Tuesdays.

PB&J Games, 1201 NW 178th St. #117, 405-696-5270, pbandjgames.co.

Random Jam Tuesdays a weekly music open mic for solo artists and full bands followed by a late-night jam session, Tuesdays, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. through Dec. 12.

Bison Witches Bar & Deli, 211 E Main St., 405-3647555, bisonwitchesok.com.

Arab After Hours a weekly belly-dancing performance featuring dancers from the Aalim Belly Dance Academy, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Hubbly Bubbly Hookah & Café, 2900 N Classen Blvd. Ste K, 405-609-2930.

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Theater eat a four-course dinner while attempting to solve an interactive murder mystery, 6-9 p.m.

Saturdays. Skirvin Hilton Hotel, 1 Park Ave., 405-2723040, skirvinhilton.com.

Storytime Science the museum invites children age 6 and younger to hear a story and participate in a related scientific activity, Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.

Science Museum Oklahoma, 2100 NE 52nd St., 405602-6664, sciencemuseumok.org.

Ink & Draw a weekly meet-up for illustrators, artists and comic book creators, 4-6 p.m. Sundays. The Paseo Plunge, 3010 Paseo Plunge, 405-315-6224, paseoplunge.org.

Wheeler Criterium a weekly nighttime cycling event with criterium races, food trucks and family activities, 5-8 p.m. Tuesdays. Wheeler Park, 1120 S. Western Ave., 405-297-2211, okc.gov.

Uptown 5K compete in a timed race through historic Mesta Park and Heritage Hills neighborhoods, 10 a.m. Sept. 23. Uptown 23rd Street, Northwest 23rd St., 405-831-0177, uptown23rd.com.

Conversational Spanish Group Meetup an opportunity for all experience levels to practice speaking Spanish, 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Full Circle Bookstore, 1900 Northwest Expressway, 405-842-2900, fullcirclebooks.com.

Hey, Hold My Beer and Watch This! share your

Side Show

Open Mic Monday a music and comedy open mic hosted by Amanda Howle, 7:30 p.m. Mondays.

Triple’s, 8023 NW 23rd St., 405-789-3031.

Drop-In Art learn to create works of art inspired by the museum’s collections, special exhibits, holidays and more, 1-4 p.m. Saturdays. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com.

Mesta Festa a free event featuring live music and dance performances, food trucks, and a beer and wine garden, noon-6 p.m. Sept. 23. Perle Mesta Park Amphitheater, 1901 N Lee Ave, N/A.

“Beautiful and wrenching” —The New York Times Featuring a cast of 30 and a 19-piece orchestra!

Red River (1948, USA, Howard Hawks) John Wayne and Montgomery Clift lead an epic cattle drive

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26. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org.

Let’s Make Organic Apple Rings learn to make a healthy fruit snack with organic toppings including cinnamon, nuts and chocolate, 4-6 p.m. Sept. 26. Natural Grocers, 7013 N. May Ave., 405-840-0300, naturalgrocers.com.

Hindustani Music and Jazz Fusion Concert Saxophonist Phil Scarff and tabla maestro Vivek Virani present an evening of classical music from India with a taste of contemporary jazz, 8 p.m. Sept.

28. Catlett Music Center, 500 W. Boyd St., 405-3250538, musicaltheatre.ou.edu/facilities/catlett.

Manhattan Short Film Festival more than 100,000 cineastes around the world will gather to vote for their favorite films in this international, simultaneously screened film festival, Sept. 28-30.

Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com.

Bad Reputation (2018, USA, Kevin Kerslake) a documentary chronicling the career of rock ‘n’ roll star Joan Jett, 7 p.m. Sept. 26. Rodeo Cinema, 2221 Exchange Ave, 405-235-3456.

The Music Man an adaptation of the classic Broadway musical starring Jonathan Beck Reed and Teri Bibb, Sept. 28-30. OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center Theater, 7777 S. May Ave., 405-682-7579, tickets.occc.edu.

When We’re Gone set as a rock musical Todd a teen in plagued 14th-century London follows his desire to create art during a dreary time, Sept. 26Oct. 14. Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, 1727 NW 16th St, 405-524-9310, lyrictheatreokc.com.

Oklahoma Regatta Festival a festival featuring rowing, kayaking, and whitewater rafting races and family activities, Sept.

28-30. Boathouse District, 725 S. Lincoln Blvd., 405-552-4040, boathousedistrict.org.

Mid-Oklahoma Writers a meetup for local writers featuring guest speakers and literary discussions, 7-9 p.m. Eastside Church of Christ, 916 S. Douglas Blvd., 405-732-0393.

Side Show a Broadway musical inspired by the story of conjoined twin sisters Daisy and Violet Hilton, Sept. 28-30. Oklahoma City University Campus, Kirkpatrick Auditorium, 2501 N. Blackwelder Ave., 405-208-5000, okcu.edu.

40 Minutes or Less: Modern Love a curated screening of short films presented by the OKC Film Society, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 27. [Artspace] at Untitled, 1 NE Third St., 405-815-6665, 1ne3.org.

Art History: Revolutions & Funny Stories an art history lecture presented by Belgian born artist MC.Lafayette, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 27. Paseo Art Space, 3022 Paseo St., 405-525-2688, thepaseo.com.

Sewing: Block of the Month Class make a different block each month to create quilt; bring your own scraps of fabric, a sewing machine and more, 6 p.m. Thursday. Mustang Parks & Recreation, 1201 N. Mustang Road, 405-376-3411, cityofmustang.org.

Yoga, Wine, and Chocolate get a stretch in at this wine and chocolate tasting, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 28.

Waters Edge Winery-OKC, 712 N. Broadway Ave., 405-232-9463, http:wewokc.com.

ZOOBrew enjoy craft beers, lawn games and live music from Mike Hosty at this fundraiser for the Oklahoma City Zoo, 7-10 p.m. Sept. 28. The Oklahoma City Zoo, 2000 Remington Place, 405-4243344, okczoo.com.

Fuzzy Friday a monthly happy hour meet-andgreet hosted by the Bears of Central Oklahoma, 5:30 p.m. Fridays. Apothecary 39, 2125 NW 39th St., 405-605-4100.

Reiki/ Energy Share learn about reiki healing and share good vibes at this community get-together, 6 p.m. Fridays. Beautifully Connected, 13524 Railway Dr., Suite J, 262-753-6852, beautifullyconnectedwellness.com.

Foodie Foot Tours Happiest Hour Cocktail Tour take a guided tour of historic Route 66 and visit local gems in this newly revitalized area with stops at local bars for cocktails, every other Friday, 6-8 p.m. through Nov. 23. Uptown 23rd Street, Northwest 23rd St., 405-831-0177, foodiefoottours.com.

Lost Lakes Haunted Forest the theme-park adds a frightening attraction for the Halloween season, Sept. 28-Oct. 31. Lost Lakes Waterpark and Amphitheater, 3501 NE 10th, 405-702-4040, lostlakesamp.com.

Poetry and Chill Open Mic poets and spokenword artists the stage to share their latest verses at this bi-weekly event, 9 p.m.-midnight Fridays. The

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Day Out With Thomas the Tank Engine Perhaps the most popular anthropomorphized steam locomotive since The Little Engine That Could, Thomas choo-chooed his way into hearts and minds around the world via a popular book series and TV shows Shining Time Station and Thomas & Friends. Ride the rails with the tank himself and his buddy Sir Topham Hatt at this event that also includes arts and crafts, inflatables, mini-golf, a magician and more. If you like, you can even bring your kids. All aboard 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sept. 28-30 and Oct. 5-7 at Oklahoma Railway Museum, 3400 NE Grand Blvd.

Tickets are $14-$18. Call 405-424-8222 or visit oklahomarailwaymuseum.org.

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Queen Lounge, 2306 N. MacArthur, 405-606-8616.

Foodie Foot Tours Walking Food Tour explore African-American history on a food-focused tour in this district with deep jazz roots, 4-7 p.m. Saturdays.

Deep Deuce District, 100 NE Third St., 405-2353500, foodiefoottours.com.

Down Syndrome Festival and 5K a walk to raise

awareness and raise funds for the Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma followed by a festival with games, inflatables, animals, a DJ and more, 8 a.m. Sept. 29. Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, 2 S. Mickey Mantle Drive, 405-218-1000, okcballparkevents.com.

Tinkerfest artists, engineers, educators, crafters and other creators will converge in this daylong

Boo-tiful Halloween Decor at Tin Lizzie’s!

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event featuring hands-on activities promoting ingenuity and curiosity, Sat., Sept. 29, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Science Museum Oklahoma, 2100 NE 52nd St., 405602-6664, sciencemuseumok.org.

did with his instruction on “general illustration” with famed teacher Frank Reilly, through Nov. 11. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org.

Plaza District Festival a daylong annual event showcasing performing and visual arts with live music, vendors and children’s activities, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 29. Plaza District, 1618 N. Gatewood Ave., 405-426-7812, plazadistrict.org.

Into the Fold: The Art and Science of Origami features origami artists from around the world and displays the techniques of artful paper folding and other unique applications of origami, through Jan. 13, 2019. Science Museum Oklahoma, 2100 NE 52nd St., 405-602-6664, sciencemuseumok.org.

Artist Supply Swap bring unused brushes, scissors, charcoal, pencils, paper, paints, frames and other supplies to give away, sell or trade with other artists, noon-5 p.m. Sept. 29. [Artspace] at Untitled, 1 NE Third St., 405-815-6665, 1ne3.org.

High Tea a traditional afternoon tea with treats and classical harp music, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Sept. 29. Skirvin Hilton Hotel, 1 Park Ave., 405-272-3040, skirvinhilton.com.

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Vietnamese Lunar Moon Festival celebrate Tet Trung Thu with lion dances and other traditional performances, Vietnamese food, children’s activities, art demonstrations and more at this festival in its 20th year, 4-10 p.m. Sept. 29. Military Park, 1200 NW 25th St., 405-297-3882.

Wild drinks

ZOObrew returns to the OKC Zoo Sept. 28.

By Daniel Bokemper

Oklahoma City Zoological Park and Botanical Garden’s most prolific (and boozy) fundraising event returns Sept.

28. ZOObrew, a craft beer festival orchestrated by Oklahoma Zoological Society, celebrates its 10th anniversary with an evening of live music, games, food trucks and, of course, three hours of tasting beer from around the state. As the prevalence and presence of microbreweries and artisan taprooms continues to rise, so too has the impact of ZOObrew.

Originally the idea of Byron’s Liquor Warehouse and the state’s zoological society, ZOObrew has quickly grown into the most successful of the zoo’s fundraisers over the past decade. Throughout his life, Byron Gambulos of Byron’s has established his very vocal and active backing for the mission of Oklahoma City Zoological Park and Botanical Garden. Matt Burkholder, coordinator of special events and sponsorship at the zoological society, recalled the idea that blossomed into the festival as it is now.

“Byron has always been a huge supporter of this institution,” Burkholder said. “He felt a beer festival would be an appropriate event for the zoo, given the avalanche of new breweries coming to Oklahoma. He felt there was not a better place than the zoo for them to showcase their products.”

Beer festivals are common and popular within the metro, given the astronomical success of outings such as Oklahoma Craft Beer Festival in May. However, ZOObrew offers something unlike the majority of comparable gatherings: a stunning locale.

“Though a lot of beer festivals have been popping up throughout the city, I think the Oklahoma City Zoo has the most prime venue to host an event like this,” Burkholder said. “There’s new breweries and food trucks emerging every year, and we have one of the few venues that can continue to sustain their growth. I believe that’s a big dif-

Open Conversations: Chase Cook an evening with the Maryland journalist who made national headlines following a mass shooting at his newspaper offices, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 29. Gaylord School of Journalism, 395 W Lindsey St., 405-325-2721, ou.edu/ gaylord.

Books & Brews browse for books while listening to live music and enjoying craft beer from COOP Ale Works, 7-9 p.m. Full Circle Bookstore, 1900 Northwest Expressway, 405-842-2900, fullcirclebooks.com.

Deep Deuce Sessions a monthly concert and artwalk series in the historic neighborhood, 7 p.m.

Saturday. Urban Johnnie, 121 NE 2nd St., 405-2084477, urbanjohnnie.com.

ZOObrew features beer, food and music and raises funds for Oklahoma Zoological Society. | Photo Oklahoma Zoological Society / provided

ference between us and other festivals.”

The long-term success of the zoo has always been dependent upon the generosity and support of the community.

Without the continued success of events such as ZOObrew, the zoo itself is limited in its ability to maintain its exhibits and build new ones.

“Without the boon of fundraising, we’re unable to give the animals we have a chance to thrive in this setting,” Burkholder said. “The OKC Zoo and its staff do a top-notch job in maintaining these necessary environments, and less fundraising means far less visible growth in those areas.”

However, with these successful fundraisers in tow, the zoo has exponentially grown in the last decade. With the imminent arrival of a new baby elephant comes the mass overhaul and expansion of the zoo in the form of Sanctuary Asia. Attendees of ZOObrew will likely see their contributions put to work in the creation and maintenance of the zoo’s latest installation.

OKC Zoo is one of the premier attractions in the city, and the momentum of ZOObrew and other events will continue to ensure its status.

“By taking part in ZOObrew, people are supporting the animals and the zoo’s curators throughout their daily operations and more,” Burkholder said.

“These events not only make sure we’re exceptional regionally, but also nationally as one of the top zoos. The importance of this event has really shined over the last 10 years. Weather permitting, this will be the biggest ZOObrew yet.”

In other words, kick back and enjoy a cold one; it’s for the animals.

Tickets are $40-$50. Visit zoofriends. org.

Automobile Alley Walking Food Tour take a guided food-centric tour through a district that was once home to early pioneers and evolved into an auto-dealership hub, every other Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. through Nov. 24. Automobile Alley, 1015 N. Broadway Ave., 405-488-2555, foodiefoottours.com.

Brunching with Books a book club meeting every other week, with reading selections chosen by group preference, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Buttermilk Paseo, 605 NW 28th St., 405-605-6660, buttermilkokc.com.

Let’s Taco ’Bout Organics! learn to make tacos using organic produce for fillings and toppings, 3-4:15 p.m. Sept. 30. Natural Grocers, 7013 N. May Ave., 405840-0300, naturalgrocers.com.

Board Game Brunch play board games while enjoying a variety of food and beverage options, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., last Sunday of the month. The R & J Lounge and Supper Club, 320 NW 10th St., 405-6025066, rjsupperclub.com.

HBart Show hosted by Sativa Prophets’ HuckWheat, this biweekly show gives local artists a chance to show-off their talents, 9-11:30 p.m. Sundays. Hubbly Bubbly Hookah & Café, 2900 N Classen Blvd. Ste K, 405-609-2930.

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Now that those sweaters are getting some use, it’s time to go strolling through pumpkin patches, check out the Czech Festival and strap on your trainers for the Monarch Madness 5K and Fun Run to burn off the heavy fall food.

Take a Seat: A Group Exhibition of Feminist Art view works created by women curated by Jarica Walsh, Trina Kopacka and Cayla Lewis, through Oct. 3. Oklahoma City University School of Visual Arts, 1601 NW 26th St., 405-208-5226, okcu.edu/artsci/ departments/visualart.

American Indian Artists: 20th Century Masters an exhibition of Native art from the Kiowa Six, Harrison Begay, Tonita Peña and more, through May 12, 2019. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org.

Fall 2018 Group Exhibition an exhibition of works from local artists including Kjelshus Collins, John Davidson, Shanina Graves and more, through Nov. 30. The Art Hall, 519 NW 23rd St., 405-231-5700, art.theriseokc.com.

A Few of Our Favorite Things view a selection of artwork from the center’s collection, including contemporary and traditional works by Native American artists, through Oct. 31. Red Earth Art Center, 6 Santa Fe Plaza, 405-427-5228, redearth.org.

In the Principles Office: Tom Ryan the Art Student Learn the principles of art as Tom Ryan

The New Art: A Milestone Collection Fifty Years Later an exhibition including longstanding highlights and rarely seen works celebrating the museum’s purchase of a 154-piece contemporary art collection in 1968, through Dec. 30. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com.

One Thousand Tears multimedia artist Janet O’Neal combines photography, sculpture printmaking and painting in an exhibition of works exploring loss, grief and the healing process, through Oct. 13.

[Artspace] at Untitled, 1 NE Third St., 405-815-6665, 1ne3.org.

Pop Stars! Popular Culture and Contemporary Art an exploration of contemporary pop art inspired by Andy Warhol, Nick Cave, R. Luke DuBois and others, through Feb. 28, 2019. 21c Museum Hotel, 900 W. Main St., 405-982-6900, 21cmuseumhotels. com.

Seeds of Being curated by students enrolled in the university’s Native American Art & Museum Studies Seminar, this exhibition examines the impact of art in indigenous communities, through Dec. 30. Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, 555 Elm Ave., 405-325-3272, ou.edu/fjjma.

Still Looking: The Photography Collection of Carol Beesley Hennagin an exhibition of selections from Hennagin’s extensive collection, including works by Edward Weston, Frederick Sommer and more, through Dec. 30, June 12-Dec. 30. Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, 555 Elm Ave., 405-325-3272, ou.edu/fjjma.

Welcome Home: Oklahomans and the War in Vietnam explores the impact of the war on Oklahoma families as well as the stories of Vietnamese families relocated to Oklahoma, Nov. 6. Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, 405-521-2491, okhistory.org.

Observation Cooking Classes watch a local chef create a variety of cuisines and sample each course as it’s prepared, 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays through Nov. 11. International Pantry, 1618 W. Lindsey St., 405-360-0765, intipantry.com.

National Geographic Photo Ark a collection of images captured by National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore to preserve current species for future generations, through Dec. 16. The Oklahoma City Zoo, 2000 Remington Place, 405-424-3344, okczoo.com.

Unlearning Racism a safe space for the discussion of struggling with racism and its impact, 6:15-7:30 p.m. Trinity Presbyterian Church, 2301 NE 23rd St., trinitypresbyterianchurchokc.wordpress.com.

Autumn Pop-Up view new work from the studios of Anthony Dyke, Susan Morrison-Dyke, Suzanne Mears and Christie Owen, through Nov. 9. Nault Gallery, Midtown, 816 N. Walker Ave., 405-604-7947.

The Garden Chronicles Plus an exhibition of paintings by artist George Bogart, Sept. 14-Nov. 2.

Norman Santa Fe Depot, 200 S. Jones Ave., 405-3079320, pasnorman.org.

Jackpot Bingo enter for the chance to win a cumulative cash prize and enjoy food and drink specials, 8-10 p.m. Mondays through Nov. 25. Fassler Hall, 421 NW 10th St., 405-609-3300, fasslerhall.com.

When We’re Gone set as a rock musical Todd a teen in plagued 14th-century London follows his desire to create art during a dreary time, Sept. 26Oct. 14. Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, 1727 NW 16th St, 405-524-9310, lyrictheatreokc.com.

Gusto! Family Fun Ride a social group ride for all levels; with pizza, Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m. through Oct. 29 Celestial Cycles, 2929 W Hefner Rd., 405-7518809, celestialcycles.com.

Lost Lakes Haunted Forest the theme-park adds a frightening attraction for the Halloween season, through Oct. 31. Lost Lakes Waterpark and Amphitheater, 3501 NE 10th, 405-702-4040, lostlakesamp. com/.

Open Mic Night with HuckWheat local musicians, comics and other performing artists take the open stage to practice their arts, 9-11:30 p.m. first Monday of the month. Hubbly Bubbly Hookah & Café, 2900 N Classen Blvd. Ste K, 405-609-2930.

Monday Night Group Ride meet up for a weekly 25-30 minute bicycle ride at about 18 miles-per-hour through East Oklahoma City, 6 p.m. Mondays. The Bike Lab OKC, 2200 W. Hefner Rd., 405-603-7655.

Open Mic hosted by Elecktra, this open mic has an open-stage, almost-anything-goes policy and a booked feature act, 6-11:30 p.m. Mondays. The

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Open Mic Monday a music and comedy open mic hosted by Amanda Howle, 7:30 p.m. Mondays. Triple’s, 8023 NW 23rd St., 405-789-3031.

Live Trivia bring your friends for an evening of trivia, fun and food, 8 p.m. Tuesdays.

Hudson’s Public House, 1000 NW 192nd St., 405-657-1103, henryhudsonspub.com.

The Lost Ogle Trivia for ages 21 and up, test your knowledge with free trivia play and halfpriced sausages, 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays. Fassler Hall, 421 NW 10th St., 405-609-3300, fasslerhall.com.

The Enigma Variations the OCU Wind Philharmonic performs the Edward Elgar piece as well as works by Bach, Bernstein and more, 7:30-9 p.m. Oct. 2. Oklahoma City University, 2501 N Blackwelder Ave, 405) 208-5000.

Oklahoma Community Orchestra the orchestra’s season starts with Mozart’s “Bassoon Concerto,” David Canfield’s “Concerto after Mendelssohn.” and Leonard Bernstein’s”Overture to Candide,” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2.

Hardeman Auditorium, 2501 E. Memorial Road.

Studio Gallery’s Featured Show an exhibition featuring paintings, photography and handmade jewelry created by a variety of artists, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, through Oct. 31. The Studio Gallery, 2642 W. Britton road, 405-752-2642, thestudiogallery.org.

Board Game Night choose from more than 125 board games to play with family and friends with drinks and snacks available, 6-11 p.m. Tuesdays.

PB&J Games, 1201 NW 178th St. #117, 405-696-5270, pbandjgames.co.

Random Jam Tuesdays a weekly music open mic for solo artists and full bands followed by a latenight jam session, Tuesdays, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. through Dec. 12. Bison Witches Bar & Deli, 211 E Main St., 405-364-7555, bisonwitchesok.com.

Arab After Hours a weekly belly-dancing performance featuring dancers from the Aalim Belly Dance Academy, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Hubbly Bubbly Hookah & Café, 2900 N Classen Blvd. Ste K, 405-609-2930.

Storytime Science the museum invites children age 6 and younger to hear a story and participate in a related scientific activity, Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.

Science Museum Oklahoma, 2100 NE 52nd St., 405602-6664, sciencemuseumok.org.

Wheeler Criterium a weekly nighttime cycling event with criterium races, food trucks and family activities, 5-8 p.m. Tuesdays. Wheeler Park, 1120 S. Western Ave., 405-297-2211, okc.gov.

Conversational Spanish Group Meetup an opportunity for all experience levels to practice speaking Spanish, 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Full Circle Bookstore, 1900 Northwest Expressway, 405-842-2900, fullcirclebooks.com.

Last Men in Aleppo (2017, Syria, Feras Fayyad) a documentary chronicling battlefield rescue efforts in Syria, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3. Oklahoma City University Meinders School of Business, 2700 N. McKinley, 405-208-5593.

VHS & Chill Presents Fantasy Rewind watch a selection of vintage sci-fi, fantasy, and animation TV shows, with onsite concessions and beverages, 8-10:30 p.m. The Paramount Room, 701 W. Sheridan Ave., 405-887-3327, theparamountroom.com.

Wednesday Night Trivia test your knowledge on various subjects for the chance to win prizes, 8 p.m.

Wednesdays. The Garage Burgers and Beer, 1117 N. Robinson, 405-602-6880, http:www.eatatthegarage.com.

First Wednesday Open Mic a monthly music open mic hosted by John Ashton Randolph, 7-9:30 p.m.

Wednesdays. The Paramount Room, 701 W. Sheridan Ave., 405-887-3327, theparamountroom.com.

Co-ed Open Adult Volleyball enjoy a game of friendly yet competitive volleyball while making new friends, 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays. Jackie Cooper Gymnasium, 1024 E. Main St., 405-350-8920, cityofyukon.gov.

Red Dirt Open Mic a weekly open mic for comedy and poetry, hosted by Red Dirt Poetry, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Sauced on Paseo, 2912 Paseo St., 405-521-9800, saucedonpaseo.com.

Divine Comedy a weekly local showcase featuring a variety of comedians from OKC and elsewhere, 9 p.m. Wednesdays. 51st Street Speakeasy, 1114 NW 51st St., 405-463-0470, 51stspeakeasy.com.

Giles Symposium: Derreck Kayongo the Ugandan entrepreneur and human rights innovator will discuss environmental sustainability and global health, 7:30-9 p.m. Oct. 4 Free. USAO Te Ata Memorial Auditorium, 1727 W. Alabama Ave., 405-574-1362, usao.edu/events/giles-symposium-derreck-kayongo.

Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival an annual celebration of roots music featuring international and US artists including Tommy Emmanuel (Australia), Blueside of Lonesome (Japan), Bluegrass Martins, The Neverly Hillbillies, The Red Dirt Rangers and many more, Oct. 4-6, Thu., Oct. 4. Downtown Guthrie, Wentz and Oklahoma Ave., 405-282-0197, offbeatoklahoma.com.

Open Fiber Night a weekly crafting meet-up for knitters, crocheters, spinners and weavers, 5-8 p.m.

Thursdays. Yarnatopia, 8407 S. Western, 405-6019995, yarnatopia.com.

Chicago Steppin Class learn how to do the popular dance at this free weekly class, 7-9 p.m. Thursdays. L & G’s on the BLVD, 4801 N. Lincoln Blvd., 405-524-2001, facebook.com/landgsontheblvd.

Early Explorers toddlers and preschoolers can participate in fun scientific activities they can repeat later at home, Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. Science Museum Oklahoma, 2100 NE 52nd St., 405-602-6664, sciencemuseumok.org.

Cowboy Crossings Exhibition & Sale an exhibition of painting, drawing, and sculpture as well as saddlemaking, bit- and spur-making, silversmithing, and rawhide braiding, Oct. 5-6, Fri., Oct. 5. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org.

Viva Las Sisu Casino Night a Las Vegas-themed fundraiser for Sisu Youth, a charity providing homeless teens with food, shelter, clothing and other necessities, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 5. IAO Gallery, 706 W. Sheridan Ave., 405-232-6060, iaogallery.org.

Paseo Arts District’s First Friday Gallery Walk peruse art from over 80 artists with 25 participating business for a night of special themed exhibits, refreshments and a variety of entertainment opportunities, 6-10 p.m. first Friday of every month.

Paseo Arts District, 3022 Paseo St., 405-525-2688, thepaseo.org.

Rebels & Royals Drag King Show hosted by former Mister USofA Damian Matrix-Gritte, this monthly show features local drag kings and special guests 10:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Fridays. Frankie’s, 2807 NW 36th St., 405-602-2030, facebook.com/frankiesokc.

Mindful Yoga Happy Hour practice mindful meditation with Bhante Santhapiya, followed by coffee, tea and conversation, 5-7 p.m. Fridays.

Oklahoma Buddhist Vihara, 4820 N Portland Ave., 405-810-6528, okbv.org.

Thursday Night Dirt Crits weekly criterium trials for all ability levels meeting at the Mountain Bike Trailhead and hosted by Oklahoma Earthbike Fellowship, 7-9 p.m. Thursdays. Lake Stanley Draper Trails, 8898 S. Post Rd. Funny AF Fridays hosted by Dope Astronauts, this weekly comedy showcase features a nationally touring headliner and local standups, 9 p.m. Fridays.

Ice Event Center & Grill, 1148 NE 36th St., 405-2084240, iceeventcentergrill.eat24hour.com.

Pumkinville see the Children’s Garden transformed into a New England-inspired Pumpkin Town filled with fall foliage, games, crafts and other autumnal activities, Oct. 5-22. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, myriadgardens.com.

Open Mic a weekly comedy show followed by karaoke, 7:30-9 p.m. Fridays. Don Quixote Club, 3030 N Portland Ave., 405-947-0011.

Edmond Farmers Market buy fresh food from local vendors, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Edmond Farmers Market, 24 W. First St., 405-359-4630, edmondparks.com.

Paseo Farmers Market shop for fresh food from local vendors at this weekly outdoor event, 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays. SixTwelve, 612 NW 29th St., 405-208-8291, sixtwelve.org.

Czech Festival celebrate Czech culture with a parade, traditional food, music, dancing and craft beer 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Oct. 6. Yukon Czech Hall, 205 N Czech Hall Road, 324-8073, czechhall.com.

Monarch Madness 5K and Fun Run run an internationally themed course mimicking the monarch butterfly’s 3,000 mile winter migration; wings encouraged, 8 a.m.-noon Oct. 6. The Oklahoma City Zoo, 2000 Remington Place, 405-424-3344, okczoo.com.

Fall Industry Flea an open-air market of artisans, shops and vintage goods, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 6. Industry Flea, 399 NW 10th St., industryflea.com.

International Gender and Sexuality Studies Conference speakers deliver presentations about gender and sexuality issues in the fields of art, science and humanities, 3 p.m. Oct. 4. Skirvin Hilton Hotel, 1 Park Ave., 405-272-3040, skirvinhilton.com.

TokenCon a convention for board-game enthusiasts featuring panels, competitions and a library of more than 500 games, Oct. 6-7. Wyndham Garden Oklahoma City Airport, 2101 S Meridian Ave, 405685-4000.

Beethoven’s 5th OCU Symphony Orchestra plays the iconic symphony as well as Berlioz’s Rákóczi March and Bernstein’s On the Waterfront Suite, 7-9 p..m. Oct. 4. Oklahoma City University, 2501 N Blackwelder Ave, 405-208-5000.

OKC Vintage Flea Market get your shopping done at the flea market with antiques, collectibles, vintage, crafts and more, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through Dec. 9. Crossroads Event Center, 7000 Crossroads Blvd.

Henry Rollins On sitcoms, watching a slideshow from someone’s vacation is typically a punchline, shorthand for a long, boring night. But when it’s this Black Flag-frontman-turned-Grammy-winning-spoken-word-artist sharing the slides, you can expect an evening of storytelling that’s intensely thoughtful and thought-provoking. If not, keep the yawns to yourself. Rollins hasn’t pulled a disruptive fan onstage for pummeling in a while, but you never know. The show starts at 8 p.m. Oct. 8 at Tower Theatre, 425 NW 23rd St. Tickets are $30-$125. Call 405-708-6937 or visit towertheatreokc.com.

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Explore It! get your questions answered of what, why and how about the natural world we live in, Saturdays, 11:30 a.m.-noon through Dec. 29. Sam Noble Museum, 2401 Chautauqua Ave., 405-3254712, samnoblemuseum.ou.edu.

Drop-In Art learn to create works of art inspired by the museum’s collections, special exhibits, holidays and more, 1-4 p.m. Saturdays. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com.

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Theater eat a four-course dinner while attempting to solve an interactive murder mystery, 6-9 p.m.

Saturdays. Skirvin Hilton Hotel, 1 Park Ave., 405-2723040, skirvinhilton.com.

Open Badminton hit some birdies in some morning pick-up games of badminton with friends, 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays. Jackie Cooper Gymnasium, 1024 E. Main St., 405-350-8920, cityofyukon.gov.

Ink & Draw a weekly meet-up for illustrators, artists and comic book creators, 4-6 p.m. Sundays. The Paseo Plunge, 3010 Paseo Plunge, 405-315-6224, paseoplunge.org.

Norman Groovefest a celebration to promote human rights awareness and the right to peaceably assemble, featuring guest speakers and musical performances from Susan Herndon and Bella Counsel, Original Flow, Terry “Buffalo” Ware and more, noon-9 p.m. Oct. 7. Andrews Park, 201 W Daws St., 405-366-5472.

Open Streets in South OKC take advantage of motor-vehicle-free streets to walk, bike, run, or skate; leashed pets, strollers, walkers and wheelchairs welcome, 1-5 p.m. Oct. 7. Wiley Post Park, 2021 S. Robinson Ave., 405-297-2756, okc.gov.

ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk run and/ or walk to raise awareness and money to fight this disease that more than 1,600 Oklahoma men are diagnosed with each year, Oct. 7. Stars & Stripes Park, 3701 S. Lake Hefner drive, 405-297-2756, okc. gov/parks.

LQBTQ Cloud a meetup and dance party for the LGBT community, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Oct. 7. The Queen Lounge, 2306 N. MacArthur, 405-606-8616.

OKCX Sunday Holey Rollers Ride a weekly group bicycle ride departing from Holey Rollers

Doughnuts in the Paseo at an average pace of about 18 miles-per-hour, Sundays, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. through Oct. 21. Holey Rollers, 3010 Paseo Dr., 405212-2383, holeyrollersdonuts.com.

Public Access Open Mic read poetry, do standup comedy, play music or just watch as an audience member, 7 p.m. Sundays. The Paseo Plunge, 3010 Paseo Plunge, 405-315-6224, paseoplunge.org.

Board Game Day enjoy local craft beer while playing old-school board and arcade games with friends, 5-8 p.m. Sundays. FlashBack RetroPub, 814 W. Sheridan Ave., 405-633-3604, flashbackretropub.com.

Art of Rap hosted by Jim Conway, this monthly rap battle pits local MCs against one another for a cash prize, 9 p.m.

Mondays. Hubbly Bubbly Hookah & Café, 2900 N Classen Blvd. Ste K, 405-609-2930.

Barre3 Community Free Workout bring your own yoga mat and water for a workout session combining ballet, yoga and pilates, 6-7 p.m. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, myriadgardens.com.

Sir James & Lady Galway the flautists will perform a wide array of traditional and classical songs, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9. OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center Theater, 7777 S. May Ave., 405-682-7579, tickets.occc.edu.

Wonderful Watercolors Workshop learn about paint manipulation and other techniques at this class taught by veteran artist Connie Seabourn, 9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. Oct. 10-11. Norman Santa Fe Depot, 200 S. Jones Ave., 405-307-9320, pasnorman.org.

Bonnie and Clyde (1967, USA, Arthur Penn) the infamous outlaw couple runs rampant in this American New Wave masterpiece, 1-2:30 p.m. Oct. 10. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org.

Mid-Oklahoma Writers a meetup for local writers featuring guest speakers and literary discussions, 7-9 p.m. Eastside Church of Christ, 916 S. Douglas Blvd., 405-732-0393.

Blurring the Lines of Possibilities wood and metal sculptor Morgan Robinson will deliver an

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Tres Sueños Vineyard & Winery

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Luther 19691 E. Charter Oak RoAD 405-277-7089

This rustic vineyard and winery in Luther hosts wine festivals and grape stomps and is a popular wedding destination. Visitors and wedding guests can even sleep close to the vines that grow the grapes in the vineyard’s wine at Tres Sueños’ bed and breakfast.

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Coal Creek Vineyard

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Tuttle’s winery and vineyard features a tasting room where oenophiles can enjoy wines from both labels located on the property: Coal Creek and Summerside Vineyards & Winery. It also features a patio where it holds a stead stream of events and a gift shop with wine paraphernalia and products made in Oklahoma.

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Lexington 7050 Slaughterville Road 405-872-5565

Guests at this winery located in Lexington can visit the tasting room and sample exclusive selections and sip from a glass of the winery’s famous Chocolate Drop flavor or its other varieties. Canadian River Vineyards & Winery also features a patio and regularly holds events such as festivals; classes to make cheese, soap and spa products; holiday fun; etc.

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While Put a Cork In It is lacking the unique experience a pastoral vineyard offers, the winery in downtown OKC features a variety of Oklahoma wines and the convenience of nearby attractions. Visitors can make use of the winery’s event space or enjoy a glass or two before exploring the city.

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Native Spirits Winery

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Family-owned Native Spirits Winery uses grapes from around the world to make its over 20 varieties of wine right in Norman. On Friday nights, visitors can sip wine while they enjoy music by local musicians. Native Spirits also offers a wine club that includes 8-16 bottles per year and access to discounts and special wine release events.

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Possibly the only winery to come into existence due to two tornadoes, StableRidge located on historic Route 66 features a tasting room, a conference cottage and tours. Visitors can even purchase special labels to personalize gift bottles of the vineyard’s 13 varieties of wine and commemorate special events.

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Picturesque Clauren Ridge Vineyard & Winery is located outside Edmond, and its extensive grounds include vineyards, a wine bar and patio and a wedding venue. It hosts themed wine cave dinners and recently rolled out a line of canned wine in anticipation of Oklahoma’s new liquor laws.

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Wine lovers willing to venture outside the metro can enjoy Sparks Vineyard & Winery’s 13 flavors in a scenic setting an hour from Oklahoma City. The vineyard offers tours, a tasting room and events but cautions guests to call ahead so they don’t drive through miles of rural roads only to arrive and find the winery closed.

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This vineyard owned by the Seminole Nation is located in Seminole’s historic Grisso Mansion, an impressive house that features fountains, a reflecting pool and a conservatory. The growing vineyard is focused on sustainable practices, and plans include 52 acres of vines. The operation is unique because its Native status allows the winery to distribute wine directly to stores and restaurants.

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Touching science Visitors can touch and tear apart science at Science Museum Oklahoma’s Tinkerfest Sept. 29.

By Jeremy Martin

Of the many cars expected at Science Museum Oklahoma for this year’s Tinkerfest, two will be completely taken apart. Clint Stone, vice president of programs at the museum, said the free event, now in its second year, is designed to give visitors, especially children, the chance to see the science behind everyday objects and experiences and “try something they may not have had the opportunity to, things they’ve been curious about.”

“We spend a lot of times in cars,” Stone said. “We may not know exactly all the little components of that car that make it work from as simple as what makes it go to what makes the windows roll up and down. So a great way of figuring out how something works sometimes is taking it apart, and we don’t have the opportunity to take cars apart generally. At Tinkerfest, families can take apart that door, and they don’t have to worry about getting all the pieces back to make that window go up again. They can take the whole car apart to figure out how it works.”

Visitors will have the chance not only to help dismantle an automobile, but to try their hands at dog-house building, candlemaking, origami, resin casting, foil sculpting and many more activities that provide a different perspective on science, art and day-to-day life.

“We like to say it’s taking your own experiences, building on those experiences and then just going a little bit further,” Stone said.

While some activities involve mixing chemicals and other tasks people typically associate with the laboratory, many of the exhibits show science’s practical applications.

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they see or what they may picture when they think of science,” Stone said, “but really science is everywhere. It’s figuring out how things work and making things work better.”

An exhibit hosted by Oklahoma Bicycle Society offers interactive instruction in bicycle maintenance to “get kids interested in working mechanically,” Stone said. An exhibit hosted by the organization For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) uses Lego building blocks to help demystify some science, technology, engineering and math concepts used in robotics and programming.

Another exhibit, Ethan Builds, was designed by a boy “about 8 years old” and uses the plastic blocks to impart lessons in human empathy.

“It teaches youth how to build using LEGOs, but when they’re using LEGOs, they’re looking at character principles,” Stone said. “His idea behind this is the concept to fight bullying … letting kids know when they’re little, ‘Hey our actions can hurt others.’”

Serious tools

One of Tinkerfest’s primary objectives, Stone said, is to give visitors up-close and personal experiences with concepts and activities they’ve previously “been intimidated by,” whether that’s taking something apart to see how it works or learning to use a equipment they’ve been told not to touch.

“We have Boston’s Children Museum coming in with an activity called Soldering Is for Everyone,” Stone said.

“It’s one of those things that, when you’re young, you’re told, ‘Oh, that’s hot.

That’s dangerous,’ and sometimes tinkering is trying things with real tools.

There are real risks when using real tools, but there are also real rewards. So when we designed this event, we’re able to create these experiences but also put safety first.”

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where visitors can satisfy their curiosity, Stone said, Tinkerfest will hopefully encourage further exploration and interest in science and related fields.

Event sponsor Oklahoma EPSCoR (Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research) is a program initiated by the National Science Foundation to improve the state’s prospects for receiving research and development funding.

“A great way of doing that is to create these experiences when children are young to take away any barriers they may see between them growing up and one day being a scientist,” Stone said.

“I think kids are more curious than we are as adults, which is wonderful.”

Area organizations, educators, scientists and local creators were invited to submit pitches for potential exhibits for this year’s event, and Stone said, and they were selected based on several criteria.

“We looked at, ‘What can be gained from this experience?’” Stone said. “‘Is it interactive? Can I participate in this?

What science is included in this?’ We also looked at, ‘How safe is this? How many people can participate?’”

Moving activities

Last year’s Tinkerfest drew more than 7,400 people to the museum, setting a single-day attendance record.

Accommodating that many visitors is a science in itself.

“This is something we meet about and plan for regularly,” Stone said. “We will have events indoors as well as outdoors. There are activities you can participate in before you even come into the building. There will be activities in all different areas of the building as well as the garden. With so many activity stations, people keep moving. We have a wonderful team here who’s watching, working on how we can help guests moving, finding the next activity, also letting guests know where there may

be some activities that don’t have as many participants around them as others. Many of these guests will come and spend a couple of hours with us then go, so we keep an eye on where everybody is and making sure they have access to food, drink, the restrooms, activities, and it’s a lot of active participation on our part, a lot of watching. … We have so many systems in place like that to make the day run smoothly.

We like to control the variables.”

Creatively applying scientific principles is what Tinkerfest and the museum itself are really all about.

“The intersection of science and art is huge,” Stone said, “and this is where a lot of innovation comes from. A lot of the times, art influences science and science influences art. Look at 3D printing; it’s a great way in which science and engineering have had a huge impact on art. Then you look at the world of science fiction that’s a big place where art has influenced science, so there’s this wonderful dance between the two where they keep carrying each other along, which is fantastic.”

Admission to the festival and all of the museum’s regular exhibits is free.

Auxiliary parking will be available at Remington Park, 1 Remington Place, with shuttle service 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

Visit sciencemuseumok.org.

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Oklahoma City University School of Visual Arts, 1601 NW 26th St., 405-208-5226, okcu. edu/artsci/departments/visualart.

Mistletoe Market shop for holiday merchandise from more than 100 vendors at this fundraiser for the Junior League of Oklahoma City, Oct. 11-13. Cox Convention Center, 1 Myriad Gardens, 405-602-8500, coxconventioncenter.com.

Waterfall Festival a Hawaiian-themed fundraiser with food trucks, wine tastings, raffles, massages and more benefitting Central Oklahoma Humane Society, Oct. 12-13. Garden Ponds & Aquariums Unlimited, 310 SW 1ST, 405-799-7663, gardenpondsunlimited.com.

Movie in the Park: Hocus Pocus (1993, USA, Kenny Ortega) an outdoor screening of the Disney favorite about three resurrected mischief-making witches, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Oct. 12. Mitch Park, 1501 W. Covell road, 405-359-4630, edmondok.com/parks.

Bang Bang Queer Punk Variety Show an evening of drag and burlesque performances with a rock ‘n’ roll attitude, 11 p.m. Oct. 12 and Nov. 9. HiLo Club, 1221 NW 50th St., 405-843-1722, hilookc.com.

Books & Brews browse for books while listening to live music and enjoying craft beer from COOP Ale Works, 7-9 p.m. Full Circle Bookstore, 1900 Northwest Expressway, 405-842-2900, fullcirclebooks.com.

Oklahoma Artists Invitational Art Show & Benefit a juried art show and sale featuring paintings, jewelry, sculpture and mixed-media works and benefitting Mercy Foundation Stroke Education, Oct. 12-14. Northpark Mall, 12100 N. May Ave. LIVE! on the Plaza join the Plaza District every second Friday for an art walk featuring artists, live music, shopping and more, 6-10 p.m. Plaza District, 1618 N. Gatewood Ave., 405-426-7812, plazadistrict.org.

The Trailer-Hood Hootenanny join Rayna Over and friends for a night of comedy, music and drag performances, 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays. Frankie’s, 2807 NW 36th St., 405-602-2030, facebook.com/ frankiesokc.

Foodie Foot Tours Happiest Hour Cocktail Tour take a guided tour of historic Route 66 and visit local gems in this newly revitalized area with stops at local bars for cocktails, every other Friday, 6-8 p.m. through Nov. 23. Uptown 23rd Street, Northwest 23rd St., 405-831-0177, foodiefoottours.com.

Haunt the River enjoy the decorated boat, haunted tunes, light snacks and cash bar on board with a cruise for adults only, 8-9:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 12-27. Oklahoma River Cruises, 1503 Exchange Ave., 405-702-7755, okrivercruises.com/specialty-cruises.

Poetry and Chill Open Mic poets and spokenword artists the stage to share their latest verses at this bi-weekly event, 9 p.m.-midnight Fridays. The Queen Lounge, 2306 N. MacArthur, 405-606-8616.

museum and the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. second Saturday of the month. Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum, 1400 Classen Drive, 405-235-4458, oklahomaheritage.com.

Foodie Foot Tours Walking Food Tour explore African-American history on a food-focused tour in this district with deep jazz roots, 4-7 p.m. Saturdays.

Deep Deuce District, 100 NE Third St., 405-2353500, foodiefoottours.com.

Victorian Radicals: From the Pre-Raphaelites to the Arts & Crafts Movement an exhibit exploring the revolutionary artworks of Victorian Engliand featuring many works not previously seen outside the UK, Oct. 13-Jan. 6. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com.

Central Park Arts & Crafts Marketplace shop for jewelry, wine, jellies, plants, seasonal items and artwork from a variety of vendors, 9 am.-3 p.m. Oct. 13. Moore Central Park, 700 S. Broadway St., 405793-5090, centralpark.cityofmoore.com.

Vintage in the Valley Bicycle Festival bring the kids and their bikes for contests, races, bike tricks and a professional ramp show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Oct. 13. Wacker Park, 103 S Willow St., Pauls Valley, 405-238-1307.

Wanderlust Pop Up Shops shop more than 80 vendors and food trucks, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 13.

Wheeler Ferris Wheel, 1701 S. Western Ave., 405655-8455, wheelerdistrict.com/ferris-wheel.

Indian Hills Fall Benefit enjoy gourd dances, food, competitions and more at this annual fundraiser, 2-11 p.m. Oct. 13. Oklahoma City Pow Wow Club, 9300 N Sooner Rd., 405-923-1254.

Rob Lake the magician, seen on America’s Got Talent, will perform his award-winning illusions, Oct. 13. Brady Theater, 105 W. Mathew Brady St., 918-5827239, bradytheater.com.

Cherokee Art Market featuring 150 Native American artists from across the nation with works in jewelry, textiles, paintings and more, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 13-14. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 777 W Cherokee St, Catoosa, cherokeeartmarket.com.

Creating In Resins Workshop learn how to use high-gloss resins as a coating for acrylic collages and paintings at this workshop taught by award-winning multimedia artist Janet O’Neal, Oct. 13-14. [Artspace] at Untitled, 1 NE Third St., 405-815-6665, 1ne3.org.

College JumpStart Workshop a training session offering high school students tips on transitioning to college with information about prerequisite classes, scholarships and more, noon-3 p.m. Oct. 13 and Oct. 27. Innovation Station, 133 W. Main St., 405-733-7333, rose.edu/innovationstation.

Brunching with Books a book club meeting every other week, with reading selections chosen by group preference, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Buttermilk Paseo, 605 NW 28th St., 405-605-6660, buttermilkokc.com.

Pup Cup 5K-9 hosted by non-profit Pastime with Purpose, this 5k race also features dog friendly and fitness oriented vendors, music, food trucks, and more and benefits The Children’s’ Hospital at OU Medical Center Dog Therapy Program and Awareness Partners, Pet Angels Rescue and Fields and Futures, 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 14. Stars & Stripes Park, 3701 S. Lake Hefner drive, 405-297-2756, okc.gov/parks.

Puddles Pity Party “the sad clown with the golden voice” performs his own take on pop favorites, 8 p.m. Oct. 14. Tower Theatre, 425 NW 23rd St., 405-708-6937, towertheatreokc.com.

Exit 107 Live Family Music Festival featuring Reckless Kelly, carnival rides, food trucks moon bounces and more, Oct. 14. Newcastle Casino, 2457 Highway 62 Service Road, Newcastle, 405-387-6013, newcastlecasino.com.

Second Sunday Poetry hear the works of a variety of local poets, 2 p.m. second Sunday of every month. Norman Santa Fe Depot, 200 S. Jones Ave., 405-307-9320, pasnorman.org.

HBart Show hosted by Sativa Prophets’ HuckWheat, this biweekly show gives local artists a chance to show-off their talents, 9-11:30 p.m. Sundays. Hubbly Bubbly Hookah & Café, 2900 N Classen Blvd. Ste K, 405-609-2930.

Battle of Art! local artists create live onstage, incorporating a theme chosen by the audience, which also chooses the winner, 9-11 p.m. Sundays. Hubbly Bubbly Hookah & Café, 2900 N Classen Blvd. Ste K, 405-609-2930.

OKC Drag Queen Story Hour children and their families are invited to a story and craft time lead by Ms. Shantel and followed by a dance party, 4 p.m. second Saturday of every month. Sunnyside Diner, 916 NW Sixth St., 405.778.8861.

Battle of the Hardest Artist performers compete in the art of their choice to win cash prizes with the winner chosen by the audience, 9-11:30 p.m. third Monday of every month. Hubbly Bubbly Hookah & Café, 2900 N Classen Blvd. Ste K, 405-609-2930.

Automobile Alley Walking Food Tour take a guided food-centric tour through a district that was once home to early pioneers and evolved into an auto-dealership hub, every other Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. through Nov. 24. Automobile Alley, 1015 N. Broadway Ave., 405-488-2555, foodiefoottours.com.

Savory Hors D’oeuvres Party watch classically trained chef and food truck operator Teri Fermo prepare heavy appetizers such as avocado deviled eggs with crab meat and chicken satay with peanut sauce, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 18. International Pantry, 1618 W. Lindsey St., 405-360-0765, intipantry.com.

See You Saturdays take a free tour of the

LGBT NIGHT and Drag Show hosted by Keosha Simone, this 21-and-older show features a rotating cast of drag performers and a DJ, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

Thursdays. Bison Witches Bar & Deli, 211 E Main St., 405-364-7555, bisonwitchesok.com.

Matthew Fox the theologian will lecture about spirituality and mysticism, Oct. 19-20. Church of the Open Arms, 3131 N. Pennsylvania Ave., 405-5259555, openarms.org.

Stillwater join this amazing hot air balloon festival for a fun filled family outing with live music, hot air balloon rides, food trucks, a car show and more.

Free, Fri., Oct. 19. Stillwater Balloon Festival Lot, 6411 N. Perkins Rd, stillwaterballoonfest.com.

ArtOnTap a beer tasting event with food and live music to raise funds for the museum’s special programs and exhibits, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 19. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com.

A Night in the Life: 1940s Flyboys and Riveting Gals watch a recreated USO Show featuring the Andrews Sisters, Bob Hope, swing dancing and more at this immersive fundraiser for the Oklahoma Historical Society, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 19. Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, 405-521-2491, okhistory.org.

Oklahoma Book Festival On From lovers of New York Times-bestselling truecrime and nonfiction writer David Grann to legal thriller novelist William Bernhardt, horror scribe Raymond A. Villareal and award-winning children’s book authors Tammi Sauer and Alton Carter, pretty much every species of bookworm will wind up hooked at this daylong event featuring panel discussions, storytelling and book signings with more than 50 authors. And if you can’t live by words alone, stop by the food trucks and chef demonstrations. Leashed dogs are welcome, too, even if they don’t know how to read. The festival is 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 20 in the Boathouse District, 800 Riversport Drive. Admission is free, but pre-registering is appreciated. Visit facebook.com/okbookfest.

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An Affair of the Heart shop for handmade arts and crafts from four buildings of vendors at this boutique show, Oct. 19-21. Oklahoma State Fair Park, 3220 Great Plains Walk, 405-948-6700, okstatefair.com.

The Gravest Showman figure out the culprit in this interactive murder mystery dinner theater production set at a circus, Oct. 19 and Dec. 7. Cattlemen’s Steakhouse, 1309 S. Agnew Ave., 405-2360416, cattlemensrestaurant.com.

Biggest Latin Party in OKC! dance to salsa, bachata, merengue & kizomba music, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

Fridays. Salsa Maritza, 7312 Cherokee Plaza, (956) 457-4270, salsamaritza.com.

Edmond Pride a family-friendly celebration with live performances, food trucks and more, hosted by the University of Central Oklahoma’s Student Alliance for Equality and the LGBTQIA+ Faculty and Staff Association, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 20. Hafer Park, 1034 S. Bryant Ave., 405-359-4630, edmondok.com.

Oklahoma Artcade “Video games can never be art,” renowned critic Roger Ebert somewhat infamously proclaimed in 2010, but this exhibition, now in its second year, features more than 90 works by more 30 artists, proving that video games make great inspiration for art nonetheless. See Solid Snake, Link, Pac-Man, Mario and many more serve as muses for paintings, sculptures and mixed-media works at this art show and sale with proceeds benefiting Hotdogs for the Homeless.

The exhibition is 6-11 p.m. Oct. 26 at The Paramount Room, 701 W. Sheridan Ave. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged. Visit oklahomaartcade.com.

OCT. 26 Photo / provided OK Book Festival celebrate and explore Oklahoma’s literary scene at this inaugural event featuring panel discussions, author presentations, book signings, food trucks and vendor booths, 10 am.-5 p.m. Oct. 20. Boathouse District, 725 S. Lincoln Blvd., 405-552-4040, boathousedistrict.org.

Stockyards Stampede a parade of longhorns, horses, cowboys and community groups with western entertainment, and activities, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 20. Stockyards City, 1307 S. Agnew Ave., 405-2357267, stockyardscity.org.

Curiosity Fest a humanities festival featuring live performances, panel discussions and a keynote presentation by Jad Abumrad, founder of NPR’s Radiolab, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Oct. 20. Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker Ave., 405-297-2264, okcciviccenter.com.

Heard on Heard a family friendly evening featuring food trucks, children’s activities and live music from a variety of local artists with proceeds benefitting nonprofit organizations, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 20. Citizens Bank of Edmond, 32 N. Broadway, 405341-6650, citizensedmond.com.

The Devil’s Backbone (2001, Spain, Guillermo del Toro) a gothic horror film set during the Spanish Civil War, 2 p.m. Oct. 21. Oklahoma City University Meinders School of Business, 2700 N. McKinley, 4052085593.

Fall Harvest Fest celebrate the fall harvest with a community chili cook-off, seasonal beers and ciders, pumpkin carving and more, 2-5 p.m. Oct. 21. Delmar Gardens Food Truck Park, 1225 SW 2nd St., 405-232-6506, delmargardensokc.com.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the NightTime watch a broadcast of a live performance of this play about an amateur detective, presented by the National Theatre, Oct. 21, Sun., Oct. 21. OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center Theater, 7777 S. May Ave., 405-682-7579, tickets.occc.edu.

Runtoberfest 5K a 5K/3.1 mile race that ends in an afterparty with craft beer, family activities, giveaways and music, 4-6 p.m. Oct. 21. Fassler Hall, 421 NW 10th St., 405-609-3300, fasslerhall.com.

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Great pumpkins

Oklahoma’s pumpkin patches offer a wide variety of fall-themed entertainment.

By Ian Jayne

Sunshine Shelly’s Pumpkin Patch

Apocalypse Paintball is also available for an additional charge. Visitors will be on the lookout for zombies as they ride special “war wagon” trailers equipped with glow-in-the-dark paintballs to ensure a unique paintball experience.

At Sunshine Shelly’s Pumpkin Patch, there are over 15 acres of pumpkins to select from, ensuring a bountiful harvest for carving, decorating and baking. Kids can also enjoy big trikes, a hayride and meeting furry friends.

Sunshine Shelly’s also features the Nightmare Harvest Haunted Corn Maze open Sept. 28-Oct. 27. It costs $8 per person and requires adult supervision for those age 12 and under.

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Oklahoma City Community College 2018-2019 Performing Arts Series Presents

Orr Family Farm

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 22 and 29 hours vary Oct. 1-31 hours vary Nov. 3-10 14400 S. Western Ave. orrfamilyfarm.com 405-799-3276 $11.95-$35.95

Sir James and Lady Galway The “Living Legend of the Flute,” Sir James Galway is regarded as both the supreme interpreter of the classical flute repertoire and a consummate entertainer whose appeal crosses all musical boundaries, from serious works to lighthearted fare. Sir James will perform with Lady Jeanne, one of the leading female flute soloists of the decade, who brings to the audience her own unique style and elegance.

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Orr Family Farm offers a wide range of fall activities, including a pumpkin patch, hay rides, and apple-shooting cannon blasters. This year, visitors can enjoy the specially themed maze that celebrates “A-MAZE-ing” Oklahoma teachers. Groups or bigger parties can book the maze in advance. Every Friday and Saturday in October, visitors can watch fireworks starting around 9 p.m., weather permitting.

New to the farm’s slate of offerings this year are the Discovery Barn, pig races and Farm After Dark on select Fridays and Saturdays in October. For slightly older audiences, Zombie

1-6 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m.-dark Fridays-Sundays Sept. 21-Oct. 31 720 S. Henney Road, Arcadia parkhurstranch.com 405-315-7392 Free-$9 (cash and check only) Featuring everything from a free pumpkin (while supplies last) to a hay maze, Parkhurst Ranch’s pumpkin patch has something for everyone. Check out the petting zoo with its chickens, goats, bunnies and pigs or ride a pony (select days and times only). The Fun Fort and Woodland Fairy Castle are worth exploring, or you can take a hayride around the ranch property. Parkhurst’s grounds include swings, hammocks and slides as well as several picnic areas, pavilions, campfire settings and concessions, where hot dogs and s’mores supplies are available for purchase.

Pumpkinville

10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Oct. 5-21 Myriad Botanical Gardens 301 W. Reno Ave. myriadgardens.com 405-445-7080 Free-$8 For the seventh year in a row, Pumpkinville returns to Myriad Botanical Gardens. Featuring thousands of pumpkins, a carousel, the Pumpkinville Express Train (weekends

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only) and a bunch of other activities and vendors, this seasonal attraction is not to be missed. Enjoy the New Englandesque Pumpkin Town in the Children’s Garden. Paint-a-Pumpkin and other crafts such as wreath-making will ensure a creative and memorable way to make the most of the season. Daily activities include story time and the cider press, while weekly tarot card readings will take place on 1-2 p.m. Fridays.

Special events include Pumpkinville Sensory Night on Oct. 5, featuring smaller crowds and a quiet environment as well as a light snack for participants and the Spooky Pooch Parade on Oct. 21.

TG Farms

Open for reservations on Sept. 22; 9 a.m.-dusk Sept. 28-Oct. 31 1580 NW Highway 37, Newcastle 4335 West Highway 9, Norman tgfarms.com 405-387-3276 for information; 405-387-9222 for reservations Free-$12 TG Farms offers a wide array of options for those who want to experience a fall farm. Attractions include a corn maze, a hay maze (only at the Newcastle location), a pumpkin patch, a petting zoo and a general store. For those interested in animals, TG Farms has a duck pond, a petting zoo and pony rides. The farm also offers plenty of options for fall decorations, including pumpkins and other gourds, corn stalks and straw bales.

Visitors seeking a thrill can enjoy the tricycle race tracks and a hay jump and slide and then get a snack at the concession stand afterward to refuel. In addition to its individual attractions, TG Farms also has birthday packages, field trip options and discounted prices for groups.

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continued from page 31 illegal activities, 1-2:30 p.m. Oct. 24. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org.

Oklahoma Arts Conference a gathering of artists and creative professionals led by industry experts and focused on nonprofit management and individual professional development, Oct. 24-25. Film Row, 700 W. Sheridan Ave., 405-208-8836, filmrowokc. com.

Orchids in October a luncheon celebrating those who have made significant contributions to the gardens and to Oklahoma City, 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Oct. 25. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, myriadgardens.com.

Sewing: Block of the Month Class make a different block each month to create quilt; bring your own scraps of fabric, a sewing machine and more, 6 p.m.

Thursday. Mustang Parks & Recreation, 1201 N. Mustang Road, 405-376-3411, cityofmustang.org.

Julius Caesar a reimagining of Shakespeare’s classic play set in the U.S. during the 1960s, Oct. 25-28. Oklahoma City University Campus, Kirkpatrick Auditorium, 2501 N. Blackwelder Ave., 405-2085000, okcu.edu.

Scary Tales hear ghost stories as you take a tour of the mansion after dark, 7 p.m. Oct. 25-27. Overholser Mansion, 405 NW 15th St., 405-525-5325, overholsermansion.org.

Oklahoma Artcade an exhibition of video-game inspired artworks created by more than 30 artists, 6-11 p.m. Oct. 26. The Paramount Room, 701 W. Sheridan Ave., 405-887-3327, theparamountroom. com.

Exquisite Corpse a fundraiser and collaborative artshow with live music, auctions, food and drinks, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 26. [Artspace] at Untitled, 1 NE Third St., 405-815-6665, 1ne3.org.

Return of The Wild Rumpus enjoy food, drinks dancing, raffles and more at this fundraiser for Keystone Adventure School and Farm, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 26.

21c Museum Hotel, 900 W. Main St., 405-982-6900, 21cmuseumhotels.com.

Why Not? Comedy Show comedian Demetrius “Juice” Deason and Thunder player Russell Westbrook present an evening of standup to benefit the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, 8-10:30 p.m. Oct. 26. Tower Theatre, 425 NW 23rd St., 405-708-6937, towertheatreokc.com.

Alice (in Wonderland) a stage adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s timeless fantasy featuring ballet and puppetry with a musical score by Matthew Pierce and choreography by Septime Webre, Oct. 26-28.

Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker Ave., 405-2972264, okcciviccenter.com.

Fuzzy Friday a monthly happy hour meet-andgreet hosted by the Bears of Central Oklahoma, 5:30 p.m. Fridays. Apothecary 39, 2125 NW 39th St., 405-605-4100.

11 a.m.-5 p.m. last Sunday of the month. The R & J Lounge and Supper Club, 320 NW 10th St., 405-6025066, rjsupperclub.com.

Gospel Brunch hear contemporary and classic gospel music performed by The Judge & The Jury accompanied by brunch cuisine and a Bloody Mary bar, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Sundays. Stella Modern Italian Cuisine, 1201 N. Walker, 405.235.2200, stella-okc. com.

Six, Harrison Begay, Tonita Peña and more, through may 12, 2019. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org.

Fall 2018 Group Exhibition an exhibition of works from local artists including Kjelshus Collins, John Davidson, Shanina Graves and more, through Nov. 30. The Art Hall, 519 NW 23rd St., 405-2315700, art.theriseokc.com.

Brick-Or-Treat parents are invited to bring their children to this Halloween event featuring pumpkin painting, costumes, and candy and sponsored by area businesses, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 29. Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, 2 S. Mickey Mantle Drive, 405-2181000, okcballparkevents.com.

In the Principles Office: Tom Ryan the Art Student Learn the principles of art as Tom Ryan did with his instruction on “general illustration” with famed teacher Frank Reilly, through Nov. 11. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org.

Beethoven’s Vienna guest violinist Aaron Berofsky joins Brightmusic joins Brightmusic Chamber Ensemble to perform selections from the composer’s catalog, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30. St. Paul’s Cathedral, 127 NW 7th St., 405-235-3436, stpaulscathedralokc.org.

Into the Fold: The Art and Science of Origami features origami artists from around the world and displays the techniques of artful paper folding and other unique applications of origami, through Jan. 13, 2019. Science Museum Oklahoma, 2100 NE 52nd St., 405-602-6664, sciencemuseumok.org.

Full Moon Bike Ride and Run enter a 5K run in scenic downtown or bring your bike for a leisurely ride as the sun sets, Last Tuesday of every month, 8 p.m. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, myriadgardens.com.

Cirque du Soleil: Crystal acrobats and aerial artists will be joined by ice-skaters for the first time in Cirque du Soleil’s history, Oct. 31-Nov. 4. Cox Convention Center, 1 Myriad Gardens, 405-602-8500, coxconventioncenter.com.

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It’s time to give thanks, especially for the chance to see a live performance of The Sound of Music, the Rebels & Royals Drag King Show and the Let’s Fix This: Election Watch Party at Tower Theatre.

Innotech business and technology professionals gather to learn new strategies and seek networking opportunities, 8 a.m. Nov. 1. Cox Convention Center, 1 Myriad Gardens, 405-602-8500, coxconventioncenter.com.

Anne Akiko Meyers with Mozart Orchestra of New York the world-renowned violinist performs a Mendelssohn concerto with a 45-piece orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11. Armstrong Auditorium, 14400 S. Bryant Ave., 405-285-1010, armstrongauditorium.org.

Cirque du Soleil: Crystal acrobats and aerial artists will be joined by ice-skaters for the first time in Cirque du Soleil’s history, through Nov. 4. Cox Convention Center, 1 Myriad Gardens, 405-602-8500, coxconventioncenter.com.

American Indian Artists: 20th Century Masters an exhibition of Native art from the Kiowa

Learn-to-Swim Program Giving residents of all ages and financial situations the opportunity to learn to swim with proper technique and basic water safety at their own pace offered by the King Marlin Swim Club, through Dec. 31. Lighthouse Fitness (Front), 3333 W. Hefner Road, 405-845-5672, marlinswimamerica.com.

The New Art: A Milestone Collection Fifty Years Later an exhibition including longstanding highlights and rarely seen works celebrating the museum’s purchase of a 154-piece contemporary art collection in 1968, through Dec. 30. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com.

Pop Stars! Popular Culture and Contemporary Art an exploration of contemporary pop art inspired

by Andy Warhol, Nick Cave, R. Luke DuBois and others, through Feb. 28, 2019. 21c Museum Hotel, 900 W. Main St., 405-982-6900, 21cmuseumhotels.com.

Seeds of Being curated by students enrolled in the university’s Native American Art & Museum Studies Seminar, this exhibition examines the impact of art in indigenous communities, through Dec. 30. Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, 555 Elm Ave., 405-3253272, ou.edu/fjjma.

Still Looking: The Photography Collection of Carol Beesley Hennagin an exhibition of selections from Hennagin’s extensive collection, including works by Edward Weston, Frederick Sommer and more, through Dec. 30. Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, 555 Elm Ave., 405-325-3272, ou.edu/fjjma.

Welcome Home: Oklahomans and the War in Vietnam explores the impact of the war on Oklahoma families as well as the stories of Vietnamese families relocated to Oklahoma, Nov. 6. Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, 405-521-2491, okhistory.org.

Observation Cooking Classes watch a local chef create a variety of cuisines and sample each course as it’s prepared, 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays through Nov. 11. International Pantry, 1618 W. Lindsey St., 405-360-0765, intipantry.com.

Reiki/ Energy Share learn about reiki healing and share good vibes at this community get-together, 6 p.m. Fridays. Beautifully Connected, 13524 Railway Dr., Suite J, 262-753-6852, beautifullyconnectedwellness.com.

Autumn Pop-Up view new work from the studios of Anthony Dyke, Susan Morrison-Dyke, Suzanne Mears and Christie Owen, through Nov. 9. Nault Gallery, Midtown, 816 N. Walker Ave., 405-604-7947, facebook.com/events/892178100981185/.

The Garden Chronicles Plus an exhibition of paintings by artist George Bogart, through Nov. 2.

Norman Santa Fe Depot, 200 S. Jones Ave., 405307-9320, pasnorman.org.

Victorian Radicals: From the Pre-Raphaelites to the Arts & Crafts Movement an exhibit exploring the revolutionary artworks of Victorian Engliand featuring many works not previously seen outside the UK, through Jan. 6, 2019. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com.

Early Explorers toddlers and preschoolers can participate in fun scientific activities they can repeat later at home, Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. Science Museum Oklahoma, 2100 NE 52nd St., 405-602-6664, sciencemuseumok.org.

The Sound of Music the Broadway touring production of musical based on the true story of the Von Trapp Family Singers, Nov. 2-3. OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center Theater, 7777 S. May Ave., 405-682-7579, tickets.occc.edu.

Little Women a 21st-century chamber musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel, Nov. 2-4. Oklahoma City University Campus, Kirkpatrick Auditorium, 2501 N. Blackwelder Ave., 405-208-5000, okcu.edu.

Paseo Arts District’s First Friday Gallery Walk peruse art from over 80 artists with 25 participating business for a night of special themed exhibits, refreshments and a variety of entertainment opportunities, 6-10 p.m. first Friday of every month.

Paseo Arts District, 3022 Paseo St., 405-525-2688, thepaseo.org.

Rebels & Royals Drag King Show hosted by former Mister USofA Damian Matrix-Gritte, this monthly show features local drag kings and special guests 10:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Fridays. Frankie’s, 2807 NW 36th St., 405-602-2030, facebook.com/frankiesokc.

Human Rights, Close to Home keynote speaker Evelyn Mary Aswad, a law professor at the University of Oklahoma, will discuss the intersection of human rights and international business operations, 12:30-2 p.m. Nov. 3. Will Rogers Garden Center, 3400 NW 36th St., 405-943-0827, okc.gov.

Bricktown Freaky Book Bang a meetup for book-lovers who can purchase signed books and other merchandise, receive tarot card readings, eat dinner with authors and more, noon Oct. 28. Hilton Garden Inn Bricktown, 328 East Sheridan Avenue, 4052700588.

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Chicago Steppin Class learn how to do the popular dance at this free weekly class, 7-9 p.m. Thursdays. L & G’s on the BLVD, 4801 N. Lincoln Blvd., 405-524-2001, facebook.com/landgsontheblvd.

Little Red Heart 5K & 1 Mile Walk a morning run or walk to benefit the nonprofit organ donation organization LifeShare Foundation, 9:30 a.m.-noon Nov. 3. Regatta Park Landing, 701 S. Lincoln Blvd., 405-702-7755, okrivercruises.com.

Deep Deuce Sessions a monthly concert and artwalk series in the historic neighborhood, 7 p.m.

Saturday. Urban Johnnie, 121 NE 2nd St., 405-2084477, urbanjohnnie.com.

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Unlearning Racism a safe space for the discussion of struggling with racism and its impact, 6:15-7:30 p.m. Trinity Presbyterian Church, 2301 NE 23rd St., trinitypresbyterianchurchokc.wordpress.com.

Open Mic a weekly comedy show followed by karaoke, 7:30-9 p.m. Fridays. Don Quixote Club, 3030 N Portland Ave., 405-947-0011.

Queen Mariah’s Variety Show a monthly stage show featuring various drag performers, 10:30 p.m.

Saturdays. Frankie’s, 2807 NW 36th St., 405-6022030, facebook.com/frankiesokc.

Board Game Brunch play board games while enjoying a variety of food and beverage options,

Open Fiber Night a weekly crafting meet-up for knitters, crocheters, spinners and weavers, 5-8 p.m.

Thursdays. Yarnatopia, 8407 S. Western, 405-6019995, yarnatopia.com.

Funny AF Fridays hosted by Dope Astronauts, this weekly comedy showcase features a nationally touring headliner and local standups, 9 p.m. Fridays.

Ice Event Center & Grill, 1148 NE 36th St., 405-2084240, iceeventcentergrill.eat24hour.com.

Ghostbusters 2 Halloween Party celebrate the Halloween season at this ‘80s-themed costume party, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Oct. 27. FlashBack RetroPub, 814 W. Sheridan Ave., 405-633-3604, flashbackretropub. com.

Lyricist Lounge an evening of hip-hop featuring food from the Krow’s Nest and hosted by Original Flow, fourth Sunday of every month, 9 p.m.-midnight. Saints, 1715 NW 16th St., 405-602-6308, saintspubokc.com.

Koolie High & the Tap Band JAZZ, Thursdays. through Dec. 7. Ice Event Center & Grill, 1148 NE 36th St., 405-208-4240, iceeventcentergrill.eat24hour. com.

Mindful Yoga Happy Hour practice mindful meditation with Bhante Santhapiya, followed by coffee, tea and conversation, 5-7 p.m. Fridays.

Oklahoma Buddhist Vihara, 4820 N Portland Ave., 405-810-6528, okbv.org.

Mineral and Gem Show view and shop for jewelry, gemstones, crystals, fossils, tools and more, Oct. 27-28. Oklahoma State Fair Park, 3220 Great Plains Walk, 405-948-6700, okstatefair.com.

Shelly Phelps Blues Revue a monthly variety show featuring music, comedy, performance art, drag and more, 7-10 p.m. Sundays. Frankie’s, 2807 NW 36th St., 405-602-2030, facebook.com/ frankiesokc.

National Geographic Photo Ark a collection of images captured by National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore to preserve current species for future generations, through Dec. 16. The Oklahoma City Zoo, 2000 Remington Place, 405-424-3344, okczoo.com.

Cirque Du Soleil: Crystal By adding ice-skating to the feats of aerial acrobatics for which Cirque is famous, Crystal gives audiences yet another reason to hold their collective breath. Gymnastics and figure skating meet in ways you’ll never see in the Olympics in this imaginatively designed production. It all plays like a dream until you consider the hours of real-world training and dedication that must go into every minute on the ice. The show runs Oct. 31-Nov. 4 at Cox Convention Center, 1 Myriad Gardens. Tickets are $49-$165.

Call 405-602-8500 or visit coxconventioncenter.com.

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Bar Wars local bartenders compete to win the award for “best cocktail,” while attendees can play classic boardgames, dance to music, and of course, drink, 7 p.m.-midnight Nov. 3. Farmers Public Market, 311 S. Klein Ave., 405-232-6506, okcfarmersmarket.com.

Explore It! get your questions answered of what, why and how about the natural world we live in, 11:30 a.m -noon Saturdays., Saturdays, 11:30 a.m.-noon through Dec. 29. Sam Noble Museum, 2401 Chautauqua Ave., 405-325-4712, samnoblemuseum.ou.edu.

Public Access Open Mic read poetry, do standup comedy, play music or just watch as an audience member, 7 p.m. Sundays. The Paseo Plunge, 3010 Paseo Plunge, 405-315-6224, paseoplunge.org.

Joel Levine’s Farewell Concert an evening honoring the OKC Philharmonic’s founding artistic director featuring a Q&A with the maestro and a performance of Ravel’s “Bolero” and Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No. 4,” 8 p.m. Nov. 3. Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker Ave., 405-297-2264, okcciviccenter.com.

Pretty in Pink ’80s Prom a dance party inspired by the classic John Hughes high school romance, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Nov. 3.

FlashBack RetroPub, 814 W. Sheridan Ave., 405-633-3604, flashbackretropub.com.

OKC Vintage Flea Market get your shopping done at the flea market with antiques, collectibles, vintage, crafts and more, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through Dec. 9. Crossroads Event Center, 7000 Crossroads Blvd.

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Drop-In Art learn to create works of art inspired by the museum’s collections, special exhibits, holidays and more, 1-4 p.m. Saturdays. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com.

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Theater eat a four-course dinner while attempting to solve an interactive murder mystery, 6-9 p.m.

Saturdays. Skirvin Hilton Hotel, 1 Park Ave., 405-2723040, skirvinhilton.com.

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Ink & Draw a weekly meet-up for illustrators, artists and comic book creators, 4-6 p.m. Sundays. The Paseo Plunge, 3010 Paseo Plunge, 405-315-6224, paseoplunge.org.

From converted grills to large standalone smokers, Oklahoma Gazette offers basic tips and seasonal suggestions. By Jacob Threadgill

While a backyard get-together over the summer is commonly centered around the grill, as the weather begins to cool, home chefs should begin to think about either transitioning that grill to become a smoker or putting a standalone personal smoker to use.

If you are thinking of getting into smoking — the “low and slow” cooking variety —it’s possible to convert a charcoal or propane grill with the purchase of a smoking platform, which retails for about $30-$50, compared to a full-sized personal smoker, which starts at about $175 and goes into four digits, depending on how much you want to spend.

There are many different options when it comes to type of wood and type of smoker, but there are two constants for making quality smoked meat and vegetables: time and air flow.

Time and temperature

You’ve heard the term “low and slow” before, and the optimum cooking temperature ranges from 200 to 250 degrees Fahrenheit, with a sweet spot of 225 degrees. Airflow is important for keeping temperature consistent. Open the smoker’s baffle and chimney to fuel the smoker during the heating process.

Once it reaches the desired temperature and your items are secured, make sure to keep the main door closed to mitigate temperature fluctuations.

The biggest difference between gas and electric smokers is that electric smokers supply a consistent power source and require no adjustment during the process, but electric smokers don’t have the high-end power and are shunned from competition smoking.

During cooking, keep the chimney wide open and close the intake baffle (typically located near the fire box opening). A meat thermometer with a temperature probe is a worthy purchase

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to cut out the guessing game for when the meat is done. Typically, most meat is done in two to three hours, but large cuts like brisket take up to 14 hours.

Wood

If you’re unsure of the what type of wood to use as a beginner, oak and cherry woods have profiles that work across all types of meat. Apple wood is good for chicken and fish while hickory and mesquite are better for beef and pork.

Soaking wood chips in water allows smoke to release more evenly over time and prevents them from burning as quickly. Smaller personal smokers are equipped with a water pan located between the heat source and food, which prevents meat from drying out and helps maintain a consistent temperature.

Experiment by using different liquids for new flavor: Use coffee grounds or tea for pork and beef or pineapple or orange juice for chicken and fish.

Fall suggestions

Of course, a smoker isn’t just for meat.

Smoking cheese and vegetables is a great way to add flavor to your meal. In the fall, try roasting butternut or acorn squash with maple wood to ramp up the seasonal flavor. Okra and Brussels sprouts are also in-season vegetables to try smoked. A gumbo made with smoked okra and tomatoes will be sure to be a hit during a weekend of watching football.

Much lower temperatures are required to smoke cheese. Don’t allow the temperature to rise above 90 degrees Fahrenheit to prevent the cheese from melting. It is better to pair stronger cheese with a milder wood and vice versa. For example, use apple wood with cheddar and hickory with mozzarella.

Board Game Day enjoy local craft beer while playing old-school board and arcade games with friends, 5-8 p.m. Sundays. FlashBack RetroPub, 814 W. Sheridan Ave., 405-633-3604, flashbackretropub.com.

Jackpot Bingo enter for the chance to win a cumulative cash prize and enjoy food and drink specials, 8-10 p.m. Mondays through Nov. 25. Fassler Hall, 421 NW 10th St., 405-609-3300, fasslerhall.com.

Open Mic Night with HuckWheat local musicians, comics and other performing artists take the open stage to practice their arts, 9-11:30 p.m. first Monday of the month. Hubbly Bubbly Hookah & Café, 2900 N Classen Blvd. Ste K, 405-609-2930.

Monday Night Group Ride meet up for a weekly 25-30 minute bicycle ride at about 18 miles-per-hour through East Oklahoma City, 6 p.m. Mondays. The Bike Lab OKC, 2200 W. Hefner Rd., 405-603-7655.

Open Mic hosted by Elecktra, this open mic has an open-stage, almost-anything-goes policy and a booked feature act, 6-11:30 p.m. The Root, 3012 N. Walker Ave., 405-655-5889, therootokc.com.

Open Mic Monday a music and comedy open mic hosted by Amanda Howle, 7:30 p.m. Mondays.

Triple’s, 8023 NW 23rd St., 405-789-3031.

Live Trivia bring your friends for an evening of trivia, fun and food, 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Hudson’s Public House, 1000 NW 192nd St., 405-657-1103, henryhudsonspub.com.

The Lost Ogle Trivia for ages 21 and up, test your knowledge with free trivia play and half-priced sausages, 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays. Fassler Hall, 421 NW 10th St., 405-609-3300, fasslerhall.com.

Let’s Fix This: Election Watch Party view the poll results at a bipartisan political party with guest speakers, live music, and free food, 6-10 p.m. Nov. 6. Tower Theatre, 425 NW 23rd St., 405-708-6937, towertheatreokc.com.

Board Game Night choose from more than 125 board games to play with family and friends with drinks and snacks available, 6-11 p.m. Tuesdays.

PB&J Games, 1201 NW 178th St. #117, 405-696-5270, pbandjgames.co.

Kevin Hart TMZ will tell you this actor and comic has been through a lot in the years since standup specials I’m a Grown Little Man and Seriously Funny launched him to superstardom. Fortunately — as made evident by follow-ups Laugh at My Pain, Let Me Explain and What Now? — Hart’s at his most hilarious when he’s pulling apart his personal problems in front of an arena-sized audience. The show starts 7 p.m. Nov. 3 at Chesapeake Energy Arena, 100 W. Reno Ave. Tickets are $35-$125.

Call 405-602-8700 or visit chesapeakearena.com.

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prisoners of war to clear land mines during World War II, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7. Meinders School of Business, NW 27th St. & McKinley avenue, 405-208-5351, okcu. edu.

VHS & Chill Presents Fantasy Rewind watch a selection of vintage sci-fi, fantasy, and animation TV shows, with onsite concessions and beverages, 8-10:30 p.m. The Paramount Room, 701 W. Sheridan Ave., 405-887-3327, theparamountroom.com.

Wednesday Night Trivia test your knowledge on various subjects for the chance to win prizes, 8 p.m.

Wednesdays. The Garage Burgers and Beer, 1117 N. Robinson, 405-602-6880, http:www.eatatthegarage. com.

Random Jam Tuesdays a weekly music open mic for solo artists and full bands followed by a late-night jam session, Tuesdays, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. through Dec. 12.

Bison Witches Bar & Deli, 211 E Main St., 405-3647555, bisonwitchesok.com.

Coffee with Real Estate Investors network over coffee and discuss topics such as real estate investing, building a successful business and chasing the American dream, 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Starbucks, 5800 W. Memorial Road, 405-722-6189, starbucks. com.

Arab After Hours a weekly belly-dancing performance featuring dancers from the Aalim Belly Dance Academy, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Hubbly Bubbly Hookah & Café, 2900 N Classen Blvd. Ste K, 405-609-2930.

First Wednesday Open Mic a monthly music open mic hosted by John Ashton Randolph, 7-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The Paramount Room, 701 W. Sheridan Ave., 405-887-3327, theparamountroom. com.

Storytime Science the museum invites children age 6 and younger to hear a story and participate in a related scientific activity, Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.

Science Museum Oklahoma, 2100 NE 52nd St., 405602-6664, sciencemuseumok.org.

Mid-Oklahoma Writers a meetup for local writers featuring guest speakers and literary discussions, 7-9 p.m. Eastside Church of Christ, 916 S. Douglas Blvd., 405-732-0393.

Wheeler Criterium a weekly nighttime cycling event with criterium races, food trucks and family activities, 5-8 p.m. Tuesdays. Wheeler Park, 1120 S. Western Ave., 405-297-2211, okc.gov.

Conversational Spanish Group Meetup an opportunity for all experience levels to practice speaking Spanish, 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Full Circle Bookstore, 1900 Northwest Expressway, 405-842-2900, fullcirclebooks.com.

The Romance of Rosy Ridge (1947, USA, Roy Rowland) a rural community is bitterly divided in the aftermath of the Civil War, 1-2:30 p.m. Nov. 7. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org.

Land of Mine (2015, Denmark, Martin Zandvliet) a dramatic recounting of a program forcing German

Red Dirt Open Mic a weekly open mic for comedy and poetry, hosted by Red Dirt Poetry, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Sauced on Paseo, 2912 Paseo St., 405-521-9800, saucedonpaseo.com.

Divine Comedy a weekly local showcase featuring a variety of comedians from OKC and elsewhere, 9 p.m. Wednesdays. 51st Street Speakeasy, 1114 NW 51st St., 405-463-0470, 51stspeakeasy.com.

Trivia Bowl a team trivia competition hosted by local comedians Ryan Drake and Spencer Hicks and benefitting the Children’s Hospital Foundation’s Innovative Board, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Nov. 8. The Criterion, 500 E. Sheridan Ave., 405-308-1803, criterionokc. com.

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continued from page 27 Rodeo Hall of Fame Weekend a dinner party and cocktail reception honoring rodeo legends being inducted into the hall of hame, Nov. 9-10, Fri., Nov. 9. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org.

Bang Bang Queer Punk Variety Show an evening of drag and burlesque performances with a rock ‘n’ roll attitude, 11 p.m. Oct. 12 and Nov. 9. HiLo Club, 1221 NW 50th St., 405-843-1722, hilookc.com.

LIVE! on the Plaza join the Plaza District every second Friday for an art walk featuring artists, live music, shopping and more, 6-10 p.m. Plaza District, 1618 N. Gatewood Ave., 405-426-7812, plazadistrict. org.

The Trailer-Hood Hootenanny join Rayna Over and friends for a night of comedy, music and drag performances, 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays. Frankie’s, 2807 NW 36th St., 405-602-2030, facebook.com/ frankiesokc.

Foodie Foot Tours Happiest Hour Cocktail Tour take a guided tour of historic Route 66 and visit local gems in this newly revitalized area with stops at local bars for cocktails, 6-8pm Fridays, Every other Friday, 6-8 p.m. through Nov. 23. Uptown 23rd Street, Northwest 23rd St., 405-831-0177, foodiefoottours. com.

Small Works VIII an annual exhibition featuring artworks by Carol Beesley, Carolyn Faster, Steve Hicks and more, Nov. 11-Dec. 23. Norman Santa Fe Depot, 200 S. Jones Ave., 405-307-9320, pasnorman.org.

Poetry and Chill Open Mic poets and spokenword artists the stage to share their latest verses at this bi-weekly event, 9 p.m.-midnight Fridays. The Queen Lounge, 2306 N. MacArthur, 405-606-8616.

Foodie Foot Tours Walking Food Tour explore African-American history on a food-focused tour in this district with deep jazz roots, 4-7 p.m. Saturdays.

Deep Deuce District, 100 NE Third St., 405-235-3500, foodiefoottours.com.

OKC Drag Queen Story Hour children and their families are invited to a story and craft time lead by Ms. Shantel and followed by a dance party, 4 p.m. second Saturday of every month. Sunnyside Diner, 916 NW Sixth St., 405.778.8861.

Automobile Alley Walking Food Tour take a guided food-centric tour through a district that was once home to early pioneers and evolved into an auto-dealership hub, every other Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. through Nov. 24. Automobile Alley, 1015 N. Broadway Ave., 405-488-2555, foodiefoottours.com.

See You Saturdays take a free tour of the museum and the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. second Saturday of the month. Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum, 1400 Classen Drive, 405-235-4458, oklahomaheritage.com.

Brunching with Books a book club meeting every other week, with reading selections chosen by group preference, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Buttermilk Paseo, 605 NW 28th St., 405-605-6660, buttermilkokc.com.

Beyond Glory in this one-man show, actor Stephen Lang embodies several war veterans to relate their accounts of the experiences for which they were awarded Medals of Honor, 2 p.m. Nov. 11. OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center Theater, 7777 S. May Ave., 405-682-7579, tickets.occc.edu.

Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem OCU’s Chamber and University Singers, Canterbury Voices and the Oklahoma City Philharmonic commemorate of the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. with a piece combining the music of Benjamin Britten with the poetry of Wilfred Owen, 3-5 p.m. Nov. 11.

Oklahoma City University, 2501 N Blackwelder Ave, 405-208-5000.

Second Sunday Poetry hear the works of a variety of local poets, 2 p.m. second Sunday of every month. Norman Santa Fe Depot, 200 S. Jones Ave., 405-307-9320, pasnorman.org.

HBart Show hosted by Sativa Prophets’ HuckWheat, this biweekly show gives local artists a chance to show-off their talents, 9-11:30 p.m. Sundays. Hubbly Bubbly Hookah & Café, 2900 N Classen Blvd. Ste K, 405-609-2930.

Battle of Art! local artists create live onstage, incorporating a theme chosen by the audience, which also chooses the winner, 9-11 p.m. Sundays. Hubbly Bubbly Hookah & Café, 2900 N Classen Blvd. Ste K, 405-609-2930.

Art of Rap hosted by Jim Conway, this monthly rap battle pits local MCs against one another for a cash prize, 9 p.m. Mondays. Hubbly Bubbly Hookah & Café, 2900 N Classen Blvd. Ste K, 405-609-2930.

The Proud Rebel (1958, USA, Michael Curtiz) a man seeks medical aid for his son in the dangerous days following the Civil War, 1-2:30 p.m. Nov. 14. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org.

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p.m. Nov. 15. Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main St., 918584-2306, cainsballroom.com.

Susannah the Wanda Bass School of Music presents the Carlisle Floyd opera set in rural Tennessee and featuring Appalachian folk music and dance, Nov. 16-18. Oklahoma City University Campus, Kirkpatrick Auditorium, 2501 N. Blackwelder Ave., 405-2085000, okcu.edu.

Biggest Latin Party in OKC! dance to salsa, bachata, merengue & kizomba music, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

Fridays. Salsa Maritza, 7312 Cherokee Plaza, (956) 457-4270, salsamaritza.com.

Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016, Taika Waititi, New Zealand) a manhunt ensues when two people become stranded in the wilderness, 2 p.m. Nov. 18.

Oklahoma City University Meinders School of Business, 2700 N. McKinley, 4052085593.

Frankenstein a broadcast of a live production of the stage adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic Gothic horror novel presented by the National Theatre, Nov. 18.

OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center Theater, 7777 S. May Ave., 405-682-7579, tickets.occc.edu.

Battle of the Hardest Artist performers compete in the art of their choice to win cash prizes with the winner chosen by the audience, 9-11:30 p.m. third Monday of every month. Hubbly Bubbly Hookah & Café, 2900 N Classen Blvd. Ste K, 405-609-2930.

Vienna Boys Choir the Austrian choir performs a selection of works celebrating Vienna, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20. Armstrong Auditorium, 14400 S. Bryant Ave., 405-285-1010, armstrongauditorium.org.

Sewing: Block of the Month Class make a different block each month to create quilt; bring your own scraps of fabric, a sewing machine and more, 6 p.m. Thursday. Mustang Parks & Recreation, 1201 N. Mustang Road, 405-376-3411, cityofmustang.org.

Queen Mariah’s Variety Show a monthly stage show featuring various drag performers, 10:30 p.m.

Saturdays. Frankie’s, 2807 NW 36th St., 405-6022030, facebook.com/frankiesokc.

Deep Deuce Sessions a monthly concert and artwalk series in the historic neighborhood, 7 p.m.

Saturday. Urban Johnnie, 121 NE 2nd St., 405-2084477, urbanjohnnie.com.

Shelly Phelps Blues Revue a monthly variety show featuring music, comedy, performance art, drag and more, 7-10 p.m. Sundays. Frankie’s, 2807 NW 36th St., 405-602-2030, facebook.com/frankiesokc.

Lyricist Lounge an evening of hip-hop featuring food from the Krow’s Nest and hosted by Original Flow, fourth Sunday of every month, 9 p.m.-midnight.

Saints, 1715 NW 16th St., 405-602-6308, saintspubokc.com.

Board Game Brunch play board games while enjoying a variety of food and beverage options, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. last Sunday of the month. The R & J Lounge and Supper Club, 320 NW 10th St., 405-6025066, rjsupperclub.com.

Gospel Brunch hear contemporary and classic gospel music performed by The Judge & The Jury accompanied by brunch cuisine and a Bloody Mary bar, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Sundays. Stella Modern Italian Cuisine, 1201 N. Walker, 405.235.2200, stella-okc.com.

Full Moon Bike Ride and Run enter a 5K run in scenic downtown or bring your bike for a leisurely ride as the sun sets, Last Tuesday of every month, 8 p.m. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, myriadgardens.com.

Corey Holcomb see the radio show host, comedian and actor perform standup, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30. Tower Theatre, 425 NW 23rd St., 405-708-6937, towertheatreokc.com.

Fuzzy Friday a monthly happy hour meet-andgreet hosted by the Bears of Central Oklahoma, 5:30 p.m. Fridays. Apothecary 39, 2125 NW 39th St., 405-605-4100.

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With the holidays in full swing, it’s time to hit the pop-up shops, find cool local goods at Sleigh Bells Market and go see Victorian Radicals: From the Pre-Raphaelites to the Arts & Crafts Movement at Oklahoma City Museum of Art. This May Be The Last Time (2014, USA, Sterlin Harjo) an investigation into the origins of traditional folk songs sung by members of the Seminole and Muscogee communities, Dec. 1, Sat., Dec. 1. Oklahoma City University Meinders School of Business, 2700 N. McKinley, 4052085593.

American Indian Artists: 20th Century Masters an exhibition of Native art from the Kiowa

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Tiger Safari Zoological Park is open 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, but guests can also book overnight stays. | Photo provided

I got involved in it. So it wasn’t like I just went out and got a cougar.”

Meadows said he was originally drawn to the big cat because he felt a personal connection to it.

“I don’t think most people realize that the people that love and train exotic animals can form a very special bond with them,” Meadows said. “If you put the time and training and put love into them instead of trying to force them to do something they don’t want to do, you’re going to get that same love back.”

The people that love and train exotic animals can form a very special bond with them.

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Oklahomans can see tigers and other wild animals up close at Tiger Safari Zoological Park in Tuttle.

In the years since it opened, Tiger Safari has expanded to include lions, kangaroos, primates and many other animals as well as an education center, a banquet hall, a treehouse overlooking the park from 30 feet in the air, a fire

pit and “African safari huts” for overnight guests. A new reptile facility features climate-controlled habitats for anacondas, pythons, alligators and crocodiles. While laws prohibit park guests from riding the tigers, they can observe the big cats from the safety of a 70-foot observation deck.

Visitors hoping to spice up their own family photo albums or Instagram feeds can take advantage of Wizarding World of Tiger Safari, open Tuesday-Oct. 31.

In addition to a hayride and pumpkin patch, the attraction gives visitors the opportunity to take pictures with live animals in front of a green screen.

“They can wear the Harry Potter costumes, and they can either hold the live eagle owl, live snakes, frogs, stuff like that,” Meadows said. “And then we green-screen that photo and we put that in either the Harry Potter castle or on the broomstick where the kids are flying or in the auditorium, so it’s really cool.”

General admission to the park is $15. Call 405-414-9365 or visit tigersafari.us.

Visitors can take pictures with live animals as part of Wizarding World of Tiger Safari Tuesday-Oct. 31. | Photo provided

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The Meadows family photo albums have some standout photos. Bill Meadows, director of Tiger Safari Zoological Park, 963 County St. 2930, in Tuttle said one of the zoological park’s former residents was tame enough for his children to sleep with.

“When it got bigger, my kids rode it like a horse, and I’ve got the pictures to prove it,” Meadows said. “I’ve got five grandkids now, and my grandkids are seeing pictures with their mom sitting on a tiger, riding the tiger and their grandma riding the tiger.”

However, the big cat, also the mascot for Tuttle High School’s football team for 13 years, was an exceptional case.

“That’s not every tiger,” Meadows said. “We just lucked out. We had a gift by getting a tiger that was that good. I haven’t had a tiger since then that’s been that tame to where I’d even consider introducing it to the public when it’s full-grown.”

Meadows said he started caring for big cats “as a hobby almost 30 years ago.”

“I helped an FBI agent train some animals and took an interest in that for a while before I decided to get my own animals,” Meadows, who also works as a lead driver for Oklahoma City Fire Department, said. “It was over a period of a couple of years that I helped someone else with their exotics before

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Six, Harrison Begay, Tonita Peña and more, through May 12. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org.

Into the Fold: The Art and Science of Origami features origami artists from around the world and displays the techniques of artful paper folding and other unique applications of origami, through Jan. 13, 2019. Science Museum Oklahoma, 2100 NE 52nd St., 405-602-6664, sciencemuseumok.

Learn-to-Swim Program Giving residents of all ages and financial situations the opportunity to learn to swim with proper technique and basic water safety at their own pace offered by the King Marlin Swim Club, through Dec. 31. Lighthouse Fitness (Front), 3333 W. Hefner Road, 405-845-5672, marlinswimamerica.com.

The New Art: A Milestone Collection Fifty Years Later an exhibition including longstanding highlights and rarely seen works celebrating the museum’s purchase of a 154-piece contemporary art collection in 1968, through Dec. 30. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com.

Pop Stars! Popular Culture and Contemporary Art an exploration of contemporary pop art inspired by Andy Warhol, Nick Cave, R. Luke DuBois and others, through Feb. 28, 2019. 21c Museum Hotel, 900 W. Main St., 405-982-6900, 21cmuseumhotels. com.

Seeds of Being curated by students enrolled in the university’s Native American Art & Museum Studies Seminar, this exhibition examines the impact of art in indigenous communities, through Dec. 30. Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, 555 Elm Ave., 405-3253272, ou.edu/fjjma.

Still Looking: The Photography Collection of Carol Beesley Hennagin an exhibition of selections from Hennagin’s extensive collection, including works by Edward Weston, Frederick Sommer and more, through Dec. 30. Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, 555 Elm Ave., 405-325-3272, ou.edu/fjjma.

Welcome Home: Oklahomans and the War in Vietnam explores the impact of the war on Oklahoma families as well as the stories of Vietnamese families relocated to Oklahoma, Nov. 6. Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, 405-521-2491, okhistory.org.

National Geographic Photo Ark a collection of images captured by National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore to preserve current species for future generations, through Dec. 16, Sept. 12-Dec. 16. The Oklahoma City Zoo, 2000 Remington Place, 405-424-3344, okczoo.com.

comedy, play music or just watch as an audience member, 7 p.m. Sundays. The Paseo Plunge, 3010 Paseo Plunge, 405-315-6224, paseoplunge.org.

Board Game Day enjoy local craft beer while playing old-school board and arcade games with friends, 5-8 p.m. Sundays. FlashBack RetroPub, 814 W. Sheridan Ave., 405-633-3604, flashbackretropub.com.

Open Mic Night with HuckWheat local musicians, comics and other performing artists take the open stage to practice their arts, 9-11:30 p.m. first Mondays. Hubbly Bubbly Hookah & Café, 2900 N Classen Blvd. Ste K, 405-609-2930.

Monday Night Group Ride meet up for a weekly 25-30 minute bicycle ride at about 18 miles-per-hour through East Oklahoma City, 6 p.m. Mondays. The Bike Lab OKC, 2200 W. Hefner Rd., 405-603-7655.

Open Mic hosted by Elecktra, this open mic has an open-stage, almost-anything-goes policy and a booked feature act, 6-11:30 p.m. Mondays. The Root, 3012 N. Walker Ave., 405-655-5889, therootokc.com.

Open Mic Monday a music and comedy open mic hosted by Amanda Howle, 7:30 p.m. Mondays.

Triple’s, 8023 NW 23rd St., 405-789-3031.

Bach Collegium Japan an internationally acclaimed choir and orchestra performing Baroque music on period instruments, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4.

Armstrong Auditorium, 14400 S. Bryant Ave., 405285-1010, armstrongauditorium.org.

Board Game Night choose from more than 125 board games to play with family and friends with drinks and snacks available, 6-11 p.m. Tuesdays.

PB&J Games, 1201 NW 178th St. #117, 405-696-5270, pbandjgames.co.

Random Jam Tuesdays a weekly music open mic for solo artists and full bands followed by a latenight jam session, Tuesdays, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. through Dec. 12. Bison Witches Bar & Deli, 211 E Main St., 405-364-7555, bisonwitchesok.com.

Arab After Hours a weekly belly-dancing performance featuring dancers from the Aalim Belly Dance Academy, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Hubbly Bubbly Hookah & Café, 2900 N Classen Blvd. Ste K, 405-609-2930.

Storytime Science the museum invites children age 6 and younger to hear a story and participate in a related scientific activity, Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.

Science Museum Oklahoma, 2100 NE 52nd St., 405602-6664, sciencemuseumok.org.

Wheeler Criterium a weekly nighttime cycling event with criterium races, food trucks and family activities, 5-8 p.m. Tuesdays. Wheeler Park, 1120 S. Western Ave., 405-297-2211, okc.gov.

Conversational Spanish Group Meetup an opportunity for all experience levels to practice speaking Spanish, 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Full Circle Bookstore, 1900 Northwest Expressway, 405-842-2900, fullcirclebooks.com.

OKC Vintage Flea Market get your shopping done at the flea market with antiques, collectibles, vintage, crafts and more, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through Dec. 9. Crossroads Event Center, 7000 Crossroads Blvd.

VHS & Chill Presents “Fantasy Rewind” watch a selection of vintage sci-fi, fantasy, and animation TV shows, with onsite concessions and beverages, 8-10:30 p.m. The Paramount Room, 701 W. Sheridan Ave., 405-887-3327, theparamountroom.com.

Explore It! get your questions answered of what, why and how about the natural world we live in, Saturdays, 11:30 a.m.-noon through Dec. 29. Sam Noble Museum, 2401 Chautauqua Ave., 405-3254712, samnoblemuseum.ou.edu.

Wednesday Night Trivia test your knowledge on various subjects for the chance to win prizes, 8 p.m.

Wednesdays. The Garage Burgers and Beer, 1117 N. Robinson, 405-602-6880, http:www.eatatthegarage. com.

Drop-In Art learn to create works of art inspired by the museum’s collections, special exhibits, holidays and more, 1-4 p.m. Saturdays. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com.

First Wednesday Open Mic a monthly music open mic hosted by John Ashton Randolph, 7-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The Paramount Room, 701 W. Sheridan Ave., 405-887-3327, theparamountroom. com.

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Theater eat a four-course dinner while attempting to solve an interactive murder mystery, 6-9 p.m.

Saturdays. Skirvin Hilton Hotel, 1 Park Ave., 405-2723040, skirvinhilton.com.

Mid-Oklahoma Writers a meetup for local writers featuring guest speakers and literary discussions, 7-9 p.m. Eastside Church of Christ, 916 S. Douglas Blvd., 405-732-0393.

Victorian Radicals: From the Pre-Raphaelites to the Arts & Crafts Movement an exhibit exploring the revolutionary artworks of Victorian Engliand featuring many works not previously seen outside the UK, through Jan. 6, 2019. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com.

Small Works VIII an annual exhibition featuring artworks by Carol Beesley, Carolyn Faster, Steve Hicks and more, through Dec. 23. Norman Santa Fe Depot, 200 S. Jones Ave., 405-307-9320, pasnorman.org.

Ink & Draw a weekly meet-up for illustrators, artists and comic book creators, 4-6 p.m. Sundays. The Paseo Plunge, 3010 Paseo Plunge, 405-315-6224, paseoplunge.org.

Sleigh Bells Market shop for vintage, handmade and local goods from a variety of vendors, noon-5:30 p.m. Farmers Public Market, 311 S. Klein Ave., 405232-6506, okcfarmersmarket.com.

Macbeth the National Theatre presents a worldwide broadcast of a live stage production of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, Dec. 12. OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center Theater, 7777 S. May Ave., 405-682-7579, tickets.occc.edu.

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Red Dirt Open Mic a weekly open mic for comedy and poetry, hosted by Red Dirt Poetry, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Sauced on Paseo, 2912 Paseo St., 405-521-9800, saucedonpaseo.com.

Divine Comedy a weekly local showcase featuring a variety of comedians from OKC and elsewhere, 9 p.m. Wednesdays. 51st Street Speakeasy, 1114 NW 51st St., 405-463-0470, 51stspeakeasy.com.

Jingle Mingle a holiday meetup for marketing, advertising and communications professionals, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 6. IAO Gallery, 706 W. Sheridan Ave., 405232-6060, iaogallery.org.

Lewis Black the Daily Show correspondent and comic performs standup on his The Joke’s on US Tour, 8-11 p.m. Dec. 6. Rose State College, 6420 SE 15th St., 405-733-7673, rose.edu.

Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberly a stage production written as a sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set two years after the novel ends, Dec. 6-9, Thu., Dec. 6. Oklahoma City University Campus, Kirkpatrick Auditorium, 2501 N. Blackwelder Ave., 405-208-5000, okcu.edu.

Open Fiber Night a weekly crafting meet-up for knitters, crocheters, spinners and weavers, 5-8 p.m.

Thursdays. Yarnatopia, 8407 S. Western, 405-6019995, yarnatopia.com.

Chicago Steppin Class learn how to do the popular dance at this free weekly class, 7-9 p.m. Thursdays. L & G’s on the BLVD, 4801 N. Lincoln Blvd., 405-524-2001, facebook.com/landgsontheblvd.

Early Explorers toddlers and preschoolers can participate in fun scientific activities they can repeat later at home, Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. Science Museum Oklahoma, 2100 NE 52nd St., 405-602-6664, sciencemuseumok.org.

Twilight OCU Christmas Vespers Concert featuring more than 250 choral singers and orchestral musicians, this candlelit holiday tradition is celebrating its 40th year, 8-10 p.m. Dec. 7. Oklahoma City University, 2501 N Blackwelder Ave, 405) 208-5000.

The Gravest Showman figure out the culprit in this interactive murder mystery dinner theater production set at a circus, Dec. 7. Cattlemen’s Steakhouse, 1309 S. Agnew Ave., 405-236-0416, cattlemensrestaurant.com.

Paseo Arts District’s First Friday Gallery Walk peruse art from over 80 artists with 25 participating business for a night of special themed exhibits, refreshments and a variety of entertainment opportunities, 6-10 p.m. first Friday of every month.

Paseo Arts District, 3022 Paseo St., 405-525-2688, thepaseo.org.

Rebels & Royals Drag King Show hosted by former Mister USofA Damian Matrix-Gritte, this monthly show features local drag kings and special guests 10:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Fridays. Frankie’s, 2807 NW 36th St., 405-602-2030, facebook.com/frankiesokc.

Mindful Yoga Happy Hour practice mindful meditation with Bhante Santhapiya, followed by coffee, tea and conversation, 5-7 p.m. Fridays.

Oklahoma Buddhist Vihara, 4820 N Portland Ave., 405-810-6528, okbv.org.

Funny AF Fridays hosted by Dope Astronauts, this weekly comedy showcase features a nationally touring headliner and local standups, 9 p.m. Fridays.

Ice Event Center & Grill, 1148 NE 36th St., 405-2084240, iceeventcentergrill.eat24hour.com.

Open Mic a weekly comedy show followed by karaoke, 7:30-9 p.m. Fridays. Don Quixote Club, 3030 N Portland Ave., 405-947-0011.

Poetry and Chill Open Mic poets and spokenword artists the stage to share their latest verses at this bi-weekly event, 9 p.m.-midnight Fridays. The Queen Lounge, 2306 N. MacArthur, 405-606-8616.

Holly Jolly Shops a holiday-shopping event with a variety of vendors and food trucks, noon-7 p.m. Dec. 8. Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, 2 S. Mickey Mantle Drive, 405-218-1000, okcballparkevents.com.

Sesame Street Live: Make Your Magic see Elmo, Cookie Monster, Big Bird and other favorite characters learn about the importance of believing in yourself, Dec. 8-9. Cox Convention Center, 1 Myriad Gardens, 405-602-8500, coxconventioncenter.com.

Griswold Family Ugly X-Mas Sweater Party compete to see who’s wearing the most unsightly outerwear at this dance party with free games, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Dec. 8. FlashBack RetroPub, 814 W. Sheridan Ave., 405-633-3604, flashbackretropub. com.

OKC Drag Queen Story Hour children and their families are invited to a story and craft time lead by Ms. Shantel and followed by a dance party, 4 p.m. second Saturday of every month. Sunnyside Diner, 916 NW Sixth St., 405.778.8861.

See You Saturdays take a free tour of the museum and the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. second Saturday of the month. Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum, 1400 Classen Drive, 405-235-4458, oklahomaheritage.com.

Brunching with Books a book club meeting every other week, with reading selections chosen by group preference, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays.

Buttermilk Paseo, 605 NW 28th St., 405-605-6660, buttermilkokc.com.

Brian Regan the popular standup comedian performs on his latest tour, 7 p.m. Dec. 9. The Criterion, 500 E. Sheridan Ave., 405-308-1803, criterionokc.com.

Second Sunday Poetry hear the works of a variety of local poets, 2 p.m. second Sunday of every month. Norman Santa Fe Depot, 200 S. Jones Ave., 405-307-9320, pasnorman.org.

HBart Show hosted by Sativa Prophets’ HuckWheat, this biweekly show gives local artists a chance to show-off their talents, 9-11:30 p.m. Sundays. Hubbly Bubbly Hookah & Café, 2900 N Classen Blvd. Ste K, 405-609-2930.

Battle of Art! local artists create live onstage, incorporating a theme chosen by the audience, which also chooses the winner, 9-11 p.m. Sundays. Hubbly Bubbly Hookah & Café, 2900 N Classen Blvd. Ste K, 405-609-2930.

Art of Rap hosted by Jim Conway, this monthly rap battle pits local MCs against one another for a cash prize, 9 p.m. Mondays. Hubbly Bubbly Hookah & Café, 2900 N Classen Blvd. Ste K, 405-609-2930.

LIVE! on the Plaza join the Plaza District every second Friday for an art walk featuring artists, live music, shopping and more, 6-10 p.m. Plaza District, 1618 N. Gatewood Ave., 405-426-7812, plazadistrict.org.

Victorian Radicals: From the PreRaphaelites to the Arts & Crafts Movement Retreating from the rapid industrialization of Britain in the late 19th century, artists such as Ford Madox Brown, William Morris, Dante Gabriel Rossetti and Elizabeth Siddall found a road to the avantgarde in the pastoral past and reconnected with humanity in an era dominated by machines. The lively, revolutionary paintings, drawings and watercolors on display, many not previously exhibited outside of the U.K., still feel relevant in the Internet Age. The exhibition is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 13-Jan. 6, 2019 at Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive.

Admission is free-$10. Call 405-2363100 or visit okcmoa.com.

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The Trailer-Hood Hootenanny join Rayna Over and friends for a night of comedy, music and drag performances, 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays. Frankie’s, 2807 NW 36th St., 405-602-2030, facebook.com/ frankiesokc.

Battle of the Hardest Artist performers compete in the art of their choice to win cash prizes with the winner chosen by the audience, 9-11:30 p.m. third Monday of every month. Hubbly Bubbly Hookah & Café, 2900 N Classen Blvd. Ste K, 405-609-2930.

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depth, reflection and transparency. “[Goff’s] radical approach to design drew students to Oklahoma from as far away as Japan and South America and later spread the American School influence to professional practices in California, Hawaii, Greece and beyond,” said a release from the University of Oklahoma Libraries.

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Renegade architect An exhibit at OU explores the transformative legacy of organic architect Bruce Goff. By Jacob Threadgill

The Bavinger House in Norman was one of 10 buildings designed by architect Bruce Goff to be designated on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, but the building was unceremoniously torn down in 2016.

Goff, who served as chair of the University of Oklahoma (OU) School of Architecture from 1947 to 1955, is one of the country’s most important organic architects, but his legacy has been somewhat lost to time.

Goff, along with Herb Greene, helped usher in a new pedagogy of architectural study at OU’s school of architecture, away from traditional Eurocentric beaux-arts to more eccentric and creative principles based on Goff’s idol and the United States’ most famous archi-

tect, Frank Lloyd Wright, which asks architects to break out of the rigidity of columns and arches and instead think of the building as a living organism. It created a uniquely American architectural style.

“This was an approach completely different from the common approach in teaching and in the way to think about architecture in the U.S., said Luca Guido, visiting associate professor in Gibbs College of Architecture. “Many of the schools were based on beaux-arts principles, which means beautiful arts, architecture referring to Greek and Roman architecture, which was how it was taught until the beginning of the ’50s in the U.S.” Guido and a team of researchers and

historians have curated an exhibit dedicated to the paradigm-shifting legacy of Goff called Renegades: Bruce Goff and the American School of Architecture at Bizzell. The interactive exhibit will be on display on the entry floor of Bizzell Memorial Library on OU’s campus from Saturday until July 29, 2019.

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Goff’s drawings, glass transparencies from lectures and correspondence, including some with Wright, will be on display in the exhibit. Goff began writing letters to Wright as a child and designed his first building at the age of 12. Goff was born in Kansas in 1904, and he moved with his parents to Tulsa in 1915. A 1951 story in Life Magazine said that Goff was “one of the few architects whom Frank Lloyd Wright considers creative.”

One of Goff’s most stunning works was Bavinger House. The 96-foot curved spiral building was built by Norman artists Nancy and Eugene Bavinger, who enlisted art students to help with carpentry in the house. It served as a tourist spot for decades until the family wanted privacy.

According to The Norman Transcript, the house was damaged during a 2011 storm nearly to the point of total destruction, but its spiral could still be seen above treetops before it was torn down for good five years later.

Visitors to the exhibit will be able to take a virtual tour of Bavinger House through the use of a VR headset rendered

by Skyline Ink of Oklahoma City, as well as the Ledbetter House, another Norman home designed by Goff that is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Goff would challenge his students to break traditional models of design by sometimes asking them to design a building around feelings. One assignment, which is shown in the exhibit, called for students to work with the Visitors at the Renegades exhibit will be able to take a virtual tour of Norman’s Bavinger House, which was demolished in 2016. | Photo Wikipedia

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Goff’s tenure at OU ended abruptly in 1955. Goff, who was gay, was forced out of his position with the university due to claims of homosexual activity, according to a 1996 article in Frieze Magazine.

His legacy continued in the curriculum at OU into the 1960s but slowly faded away. Goff died in 1982.

“After his death, he was a little bit forgotten [at OU],” Guido said. “We want to highlight the significance of his experience. The legacy is that finally we have people interested again in the history of the school of architecture.

Now, everyone in the school of architecture is aware of Goff.”

Guido said that the research for the upcoming exhibit is only the first project in establishing the American School Archive, which includes items from famous architects like Wright, Fred David Shellabarger, Albert Yanda, Arn Henderson, Donald McDonald, John Hurtig, Norman Froelich, Jim Gardner and more coming in by the day.

The Renegades exhibit also includes the role of archives and documentation as historical evidence; for example, the correspondence between Goff and Celestine Barby as Goff designed the Barby House in Tucson, Arizona.

It also shows Goff’s stunning design of the Crystal Chapel, which was intended for OU’s campus but was never built. A virtual tour also goes into Crystal Chapel.

“Architectural records appear in vastly different settings with vastly different purposes, including as building records, as documents of artistic process, as records of built environments and as the records of regulatory history,” said Bridget Burke, OU Libraries associate dean for special collections, in a release. “These records serve many constituents, from scholars, practicing architects and builders, people doing historic preservation and even legal and regulatory interests. For projects that were never built, they are evidence of what might have been.”

Visit renegades.libraries.ou.edu.

Renegade: Bruce Goff and the American School of Architecture at Bizzell Sept. 22-July 29, 2019 Bizzell Memorial Library, University of Oklahoma 401 W. Brooks St., Norman renegades.libraries.ou.edu Free

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Finest virtuosos

Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre collaborates with community performers for a new concert production of The Music Man. By Jo Light

It will take more than just 76 trombones to stage Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre’s (CityRep) upcoming concert production of the classic musical The Music Man. The story, set in 1912, follows a smooth swindling salesman as he attempts to con an entire Iowa town into thinking he can train a boys’ band. He’s in it for the money but finds love and a community instead.

CityRep is a professional regional theater in its 17th season, and its version of The Music Man will lean heavily on artistic collaboration. Partnerships with local arts groups and theater programs are helping the theater bring in diverse Oklahoma talent and foster a strong sense of community.

This type of collaboration is inspired by the Public Works Public Theater Initiative, which was first developed through The Public Theater in New York City and Dallas Theater Center.

CityRep founding artistic director

Donald Jordan described this initiative as “an effort to intentionally blur the lines between audience and professional artists.”

Local performers joining the CityRep team include talent from RACE Dance Company, Ambassador’s Concert Choir, Painted Sky Opera, The 405 Quartet, University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), University of Oklahoma and OETA. Because of these partnerships, amateur performers will be onstage with wellknown stage actors.

“And so you have many people that may never have been in a professional play before alongside these leading actors,” Jordan said.

The principle players are native Oklahomans and graduates of Oklahoma City University. Jonathan Beck Reed will play fast-talking Professor Harold Hill. Jordan said Reed has done more than 500 performances in this role alone.

Teri Bibb, a Broadway veteran who

spent over 1,000 performances as Christine Daaé in The Phantom of the Opera, will play River City’s spirited t ow n l i br a r i a n Marian Paroo. She is also returning to the role and said she is excited to be “coming home” for the part.

Bibb and Reed have played together before, and during their first rehearsal with most of the company, they displayed a comfortable chemistry onstage and a deep familiarity with the characters.

Other local talent joining the show includes stage actor Justin Larman and soprano Barbara DeMaio (executive director of Painted Sky Opera).

Oklahoma City native Harry Parker will direct. He is joining the production while on sabbatical from leading the theater program at Texas Christian University. He said that he hopes the company will build relationships while telling a hopeful, joyful story.

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world,” Parker said. “I don’t think it’s some kind of frivolous, extra thing you do with disposable time and money. I think we need this more than we’ve ever needed it ever because of the proliferation of electronic media. We need to be in a room with live people telling us a story.”

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Jordan said this is the first time a Public Works project is being undertaken in Oklahoma, and they happen to be doing it on a very large scale. He estimated that over 100 individuals will be involved in the production.

For perspective, that’s seven times larger than The Music Man’s traditional company size.

“This is really about five musicals,” Jordan said, joking about the production’s scope. “We’re asking [Parker] to direct five musicals and put them all together in concert form in about two and half weeks of rehearsal. It’s a ridiculous idea! Our artistic eyes are much bigger than our production tummy.”

It’s a tight timeline for any team, especially when rehearsals usually last closer to six weeks. Jordan said their group of dedicated professionals is allowing them to “microwave” the show.

Bibb said she has never been a part of anything like the Public Works initiative, but knows it has the potential to be very impactful.

“To engage the whole community, to make them feel like they’re a part of something, rather than just buying a ticket and sitting in the audience,” Bibb said. “And to feel like their art is just as much a part of this community as people that come in professionally from other places. It’s hugely important for the livelihood of the art itself.”

DeMaio, who is playing Mrs. Paroo, said she is glad to have Painted Sky Opera partnering with CityRep, and she even has a few of her students in the chorus.

“I walked in,” DeMaio said on their first night of rehearsal, “and I said, ‘My God! Most of Oklahoma City’s community theater crowd is here!’”

The concert format means they are staging a hybrid production, where an orchestra will be onstage with the performers and costumes will be limited to the principles. Dance numbers will

Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre teamed up with various local performance companies to produce The Music Man. | Photo Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre / provided

feature choreography by Hui Cha Poos at RACE Dance Company.

Diverse perspectives

Jordan said the musical feels particularly timely today and its uplifting message should resonate with modern audiences even 61 years after its first opening.

Thematically, the story is about a jaded man seeking to take advantage of small-town Iowans, but because of love and music, both he and the townspeople become more open and compassionate.

“Even he thinks he’s not really that powerful,” Jordan said, “but a flimflam man. But in the end, it transforms the lives of everyone for the better, including himself. And that’s a really lovely message.”

Jordan said the company is carrying over the desire for openness and collaboration into CityRep’s season, with an overall theme of community. The company hopes to foster understanding and awareness of diverse perspectives.

“Your job sometimes with the theater is to tell stories that comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable,” Jordan said.

Upcoming performances include Stephen Lang in one-man show Beyond Glory, the musical Hair in partnership the UCO music theater department and the play The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, which features a character on the autism spectrum.

On Oct. 11, CityRep will also hold a fundraising night at Tower Theatre with members of The Second City improv group in attendance.

“You build a sense of community every time you do a play,” Jordan said.

“The lovely thing about the theater as a sport is when we play well, everybody wins. There’s a gold medal for everybody because we did our job.”

Visit cityrep.com.

The Music Man 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28-29, 1:30 p.m. Sept. 30 OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center Theater Oklahoma City Community College 777 S. May Ave. | 405-848-3761 cityrep.com $12-$35

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Bubonic rock

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma’s When We’re Gone sets a morality play to a pop-punk score.

By Joshua Blanco

Beginning Sept. 29, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will introduce the world premiere of When We’re Gone, a comingof-age musical with a pop-punk twist.

The show is the final production of the 2018 season and runs through Oct. 14.

As part of the New Works Initiative spearheaded by Lyric’s producing artistic director Michael Baron, this is the fifth installation of the series that aims to make Oklahoma a hotspot for musical theater.

While attending the 2016 National Alliance for Musical Theatre’s Festival of New Musicals in New York, Baron came across the work of two young writers in search of someone willing to turn their art into an onstage production. Their timing couldn’t have been better.

“I approached the writers and said, ‘Hey, I loved your show. I think Oklahoma would be a great place to do it.’ And they agreed,” Baron said.

Still, it took some time for the young creatives to get the attention they were looking for. An eight-year work in progress, When We’re Gone or ig i-

nated as a thesis for New York University graduate students Alana Jacoby and Scotty Arnold, who were enrolled in the theater writing program. They also attended Yale Institute for Music Theater, a now nonexistent two-week workshop, and eventually they were able to put together self-produced concert versions of their work.

It comes as no surprise then that the play isn’t the same as it was when they first began writing in the summer of 2010.

“Some of the songs have stayed consistent throughout the years, but all of the pieces around it have changed quite a bit,” Jacoby said.

Jacoby authored both the book and lyrics. Arnold, Jacoby’s former NYU classmate, wrote the music.

“We had a great time there,” Jacoby said. “We really collaborated a lot.”

Plague play

In hopes of leaving the world a better place, the two wondered whether or not writing a musical wou ld be the best

option. Jacoby thought instead to explore “more tangible and real ways to help with the problems we’re seeing” rather than just “sitting down and writing some songs.”

However, they soon realized they could transform this notion into a play that would teach its viewers about the many ways we can make a difference in our own lives as well as in the lives of others.

According to Jacoby, they decided on a protagonist that would be pitted against the biggest problem they could possible think of. Fascinated with the medieval period, they decided to take their audience to 1349 England during a time when the Bubonic plague ran rampant.

But the show is much more modern than might be expected and is likely to be representative of an experience most of us can relate to.

“A lot of these struggles and problems that we’re fighting up against now are the same things that people have been dealing with for hundreds of years,” Jacoby said.

The story centers on a young man named Todd who, according to Baron, is busy “negotiating not only the four people who care about him in his life, but these four iconic priorities that we struggle with today.”

Those priorities — love, service, art and piety — are each represented by a different character. Torn between his love for music and his intense desire to help fight the plague, Todd encounters the ghost of his deceased bandmate John, who proceeds to take him on a voyage of self-discovery.

Punk Everyman

Though at times the production might appear reminiscent of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, the production is largely inspired by The Summoning of Everyman, a morality play written in the 15th century.

“It’s a universal story for people who have a quest on what they’re trying to do with their lives. That’s always going to be a universal tale,” said Van Hughes, the actor playing John. “It doesn’t really matter how old you are to see something like that because people may never really get their lives figured out.

They’re always trying to find the next new thing, you know?”

Hughes, renowned for his roles in Hairspray and 9 to 5, among other Broadway productions, is a Brooklyn local who came to Oklahoma after accepting the role.

“Anytime you get offered to work on a new show and it’s something cool that you like, you’ve got to take it,” he said.

“This just happened to work out in a great way. I was able to come out here from left Kat Metcalfe, Matthew Alvin Brown and John Furey star in Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma’s production of When We’re Gone. | Photo KO Rinearson / provided

and do a full production … really get to go for it full force.”

Though he has been involved in major productions requiring him to act, sing and play an instrument, he described the show as having “a very original vibe to it” and said he hasn’t performed in another show like it.

Baron also conveyed his enthusiasm, focusing more on the musical score.

“Every song propels an emotion,” he said. “I’m figuring out a really neat way to incorporate plague London and the look of that period with today’s rock ’n’ roll.”

He even alluded to a special surprise that might be in store for those who enjoy the show’s musical aspect.

“Honestly if we recorded a rock album of this show right now, I’m sure it would be pretty popular around the country,” Baron said. “The songs are that good and interesting. So I wouldn’t be surprised if that happens quick.”

Though no official plans were announced regarding the future of the play or its cast recording, Baron remains confident there will be other productions around the country. Perhaps one day Hughes will have the luxury of performing it back home.

“You always hope there’s a second life for it, but you try not to jinx anything. You just kind of got to put your nose down and do the work and just hope people respond to it,” Hughes said.

“I’m more about the moment.”

And for this moment he looks forward to his return to the stage, giving him another chance to interact with the audience. Acting as the sole narrator, he has the unique opportunity to add a shot of diversity to his performances.

“You really catch people off guard, and you could always be using the audience like a scene partner — taking what they give you and changing how you say it,” Hughes said. “I like that kind of thing. … That’s what makes live theater so great.”

In the mix of the storyline and the excitement, there’s often a very real and very serious idea the writers are hoping to communicate. It’s an idea Jacoby believes is crucial to anyone at any point in life.

“The most important thing is to be true to yourself, to listen to your own voice rather than trying to fit into someone else’s mold or expectations of what your job should be — to really follow your heart and follow your passion,” Jacoby said. “That will lead you towards becoming the best person you can be and helping the world in your own particular way, which will end up being the most valuable way.”

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Piper Kerman, author of Orange Is the New Black, speaks at Oklahoma City University on Tuesday.

By Joshua Blanco

Piper Kerman, bestselling author of Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women’s Prison, will deliver a free lecture hosted by Oklahoma City University (OCU) on Tuesday. The lecture is part of the university’s 2018 Martha Jean Lemon Distinguished Speaker Series, a program that features renowned individuals who have worked to make a positive impact on society’s current state of affairs.

In her memoir, Kerman advocates for prison reform, documenting her experiences in the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut, where she spent 13 months serving time after being convicted for money laundering charges.

“We all want to hear a reasoned and experienced voice about justice reform,” said Amy Cataldi, dean of OCU’s Petree College of Arts and Sciences. “We want to be able to have those conversations in our classrooms and be engaged with community members who are doing that work.”

For years, Kerman has been an outspoken activist for a number of social justice issues, refusing to limit herself to prison reform alone. However, she feels Oklahoma is an ideal place to share her thoughts on the prison system in response to the state’s abnormally high incarceration rates.

Oklahoma, often referred to as “the world’s prison capital,” has an incarceration rate of 1,079 per 100,000 individuals, according to a 2018 report published by Prison Policy Initiative. The national average hovers around 698.

Furthermore, women in Oklahoma are incarcerated at a higher rate than anywhere else in the world.

“It’s particularly important for me to get the opportunity to come down to Oklahoma … to raise some of these questions and issues given that more than any other place on the planet, the issue of incarceration of women is front and center,” Kerman said. “I think it’s really, really important to get into the nitty-gritty on that so that Oklahoma can do better.”

No stranger to the Sooner State, Kerman spent a few weeks at the federal transfer center in Oklahoma City as part of her sentence. She said she is very much looking forward to returning to the city to engage Piper Kerman’s book Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women’s Prison was made into a Netflix series that started in 2013. | Image provided

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the community in conversation over a matter she considers to be nothing short of a public safety concern.

According to Kerman, a positive correlation between crime rates and incarceration rates exists. That is, those states and jurisdictions that have reduced their incarceration rates have also witnessed a reduction in crime rates with regard to both property crime and violent crime.

“There’s a certain point when you have too many people locked up you’re actually making communities less safe in a variety of ways,” she explained. “It’s something that should concern each and every one of us regardless of our own personal or family experience with incarceration and the criminal justice system.”

At the upcoming lecture, she hopes to explore similar notions, including the differences between male and female incarceration.

“The vast majority of people that we put in prison are gonna come back to our community. And so first of all, we want to examine long and hard whether we’re really needing to put so many people in prison in the first place, and we also need to think about how people are going to come home safely and successfully after they have paid their debt to society,” Kerman said. “We want people to come home in better shape than they went in; that’s for sure. And that is also not what happens.”

“I hope she brings us different ways to think about solutions,” Cataldi said.

“I hope that message is loud and clear.”

Community engagement

However, Kerman does not want to limit the conversation to the broader issues mentioned in the book alone. She gladly welcomes questions and discussion based on the issues portrayed in her memoir’s popular Netflix adaptation.

Regarding the steps taken by the show’s creator, Jenji Kohan, in transforming the book into a series, Kerman said, “[She] takes the book and she puts it in a blender, and she puts a lot of other ingredients in there and then she presses ‘liquify.’”

In the mix of fiction and truth remain a great deal of stories and concepts worth mentioning. Regardless of whether the conversation stems from her own

true personal experiences or those found within the fictional series, she seems more than happy to discuss those issues.

“People come with lots and lots of questions,” she said, “because people love the show so passionately.”

Considering the amount of speaking engagements Kerman is scheduled to attend, it would stand to reason people have become more aware of the issues she tends to examine.

In the spring, she spoke in Tulsa and is due to speak in Jacksonville, Florida.

Tulsa has been steadily reducing its incarceration rate over the last two years, and Florida is scheduled to vote on a law that bars felons from voting, a ruling Kerman has been opposed to since its inception.

“I’m very grateful that I get to go so many different places and meet people all over this amazing country and talk about these things that are important to people and really have a big effect on people’s lives and on the communities that we live in,” she said. “Every single state, every single city even, has its own unique things that confront it.”

Currently residing in Ohio, Kerman also teaches nonfiction writing at two state prisons, allowing her to make an impact at home as well as on the road.

“I do that because I was very fortunate to be able to tell my own story in the book,” she said. “To understand something like the biggest prison population in the world — the biggest prison population in human history — we need to understand a lot more peoples’ stories. And we need to recognize each and every one of those folks who gets caught up in the system as being a human being; of course, a fallible and flawed human being, but human nonetheless. Each and every one of those

Piper Kerman speaks on issues surrounding incarceration and her book and the Netflix series based on it 7 p.m. Tuesday. | Photo Michael Oppenheim / provided

people is more than simply the crime that they’ve been convicted of.”

This is just another one of many messages Kerman hopes to get across to the audience at this month’s event.

Soon, she will be joining the ranks of those famous speakers who have presented in the past as part of the OCU Lemon series, including Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.; Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.; and Elie Wiesel.

“We have a long history of bringing this quality; these sort of public speakers to the Oklahoma City community,” Cataldi said. “It’s gonna be good.”

Happy to learn Kerman would be covering many of the issues she feels are crucial in a time of mass incarceration, Cataldi responded with a friendly “Alright, come on, Piper. Let’s get this going!”

The event has thus far attracted a variety of individuals ranging from students on campus to those residing outside the metro area. So far, roughly 1,500 have registered to attend.

The event will be held at 7 p.m. at OCU’s Freed Center and will be followed by a book signing. Students are welcome to join the author at 1 p.m. for a smaller and more personal engagement.

Visit okcu.edu/piper.

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Go float

Sense Float & Cryo Spa offers a variety of alternative therapies. By Krystal Yoseph

Sense Float & Cryo Spa is the latest health and wellness operation to open its doors at 6200 W. Memorial Road in northwest Oklahoma City, offering a range of services and amenities that reside uniquely somewhere between rest, relaxation and recovery. It’s a family affair that rides a wave of passion that manifests for the customer however they need it for that particular service or treatment.

Kristina Nguyen has a degree in business finance and a background in insurance and risk management. She was looped into her brother’s latest venture to manage the multi-faceted concept that their family is excited to bring to OKC. Since opening last month, Sense offers float and cryotherapy services, a sitting sauna and soak experience and performance-inducing compression therapy. They see health and wellness as an alternative, or at least a supplement, to traditional medicine.

For Kristina, the services and amenities Sense offers transcend day-to-day worries. She stepped into the role with a personal understanding of the benefits of the services.

“Two years ago, I found out I had ovarian cancer,” Nguyen said. “[After a final procedure,] I was told to take estrogen and progesterone or osteoporosis, the weakening of bone density, would start to set in quickly. I found out just last month that I (already) have degenerative disk disease on my lower back and I have a bone spur on my upper neck. There is a numbness in my hands, and I can’t sit in certain positions for long, so the cryoCold and heat therapies are both available at Sense Float & Cryo Spa. | Photo Alexa Ace

therapy here helps me a lot.”

You get the feeling that customer service at Sense is personal, and it’s not hard to imagine that it is a place where you can truly shut out the outside world and find reprieve from the pain or simply surrender to the holistic, fundamental properties that can be found in water, ice and heat therapy.

There are two ways to float at Sense: pods (Float 1 and 2) and the tank/tub (Float 3 and 4). The temperature in the room is held at 83 degrees Fahrenheit, and inside the pod, the water temperature is 93 degrees. Showering with specialized body wash and shampoo is necessary before floating and again post-float, and each float room has its own personal shower so this process is contained. In the room, there is a handy “before you float” guide on the wall so customers can feel confident in navigating the experience.

Inside the pod, there is a water sprayer in case the customer gets salt water in their eyes and a headrest for anyone who might feel a little uncomfortable with the resting level of the water.

But what if you don’t float?

There about 1,000 pounds of Epsom salt in the pods so “you would have to force yourself to sink, and it would take a lot of effort,” Nguyen said.

Cold therapy

Sense offers a whole-body and localized cryotherapy service. The idea behind the whole-body technology is to expose the body to extremely cold temperatures, as low as -280 degrees Fahrenheit, which reduces inflammation, helps with blood flow and can be used every day. Firsttime users will be exposed to -175 temperatures for 90 seconds. Athletes believe in cryotherapy to help speed up the recovery process, patients suffering from chronic illness such as rheumatoid arthritis or multiple sclerosis have incorporated cryotherapy as a pain management tactic and cryotherapy has general relaxation and rejuvenation properties that can be viewed as part of a self-care or wellness plan or preference as alternative medicine.

While guests can float for more or less than an hour, the maximum amount of time someone can be in the cryotherapy chamber is three minutes per session.

Customers should be prepared to undress to their undergarments, and bras with underwires are not permitted due to the use of liquid nitrogen.

“I try to use cryo as much as I can, about every other day,” Nguyen said. “It helps with my back a lot. My doctors have prescribed me muscle relaxers to take before bedtime, but that’s not when my pain hits. I feel it during the day, so I

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have to do something.”

Sense offers a facial cryotherapy service as well by way of a tool with an isolated freezing function that allows certain areas of the body to be targeted, easing frustrations with aging, acne, loss of collagen and inflammation. This service can be extended to a localized effort on someone’s neck, lower back, knee or ankle and treat specific problem areas or pains.

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Sense is also home to a NormaTec compression chair, infrared sauna and body and feet soak spaces for men and women.

ADA accommodations are available at Sense, and it offers couples services and hosts girls nights out and bridal parties.

Sense isn’t just a feeling of the elements.

There are certain detoxification and weight loss properties to these services as well as the medical reactions by the body. The team also maintains a tearoom that is available to customers after their services so they can unwind or sit a little longer in silence for as long as they like.

“Floating helps with your imagination,” Nguyen said. “ It clears your mind and makes you think better. … Moms can come here and relax not only in peace by themselves, but focus on rejuvenating their bodies and resting.”

Nguyen said said she grew up, like many of us, thinking she was indestructible. Adverse side effects from cancer, traditional treatment options and potentially inevitable procedures that might be required in the future make therapies offered at Sense a no-brainer for her. She realizes that everyone will get something different from Sense but wants Oklahomans to take whatever they need from their services and be open to the enlightenment that might follow.

“Each person is different,” Nguyen said. “I am very passionate about this because of what I’m going through, and I want other people to see the benefit it can lead in their lives. I tell people to go in with a clear mind and just go with the flow. If you fall asleep floating, that’s fine.

If you can’t, that’s fine. Just try not to think of anything; step outside of your day-to-day surroundings and just relax.”

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Exotic expansion

Oklahoma City Zoological Park and Botanical Garden focuses on consumer engagement with its Sanctuary Asia expansion. By Sean Isabella

Oklahoma City Zoological Park and Botanical Garden enjoyed yet another record attendance year in 2016 with more than 1 million visitors.

If Dwight Lawson, the zoo’s executive director and CEO, and his team’s consumer engagement push has any say in it, that number will easily move past 1.1 million when the shiny new Sanctuary Asia exhibit debuts Sept. 28.

Hoping to build off the wildly popular elephant exhibit that opened in 2011, Sanctuary Asia is part two of more than $30 million in projects designated to give the zoo a facelift.

“With the success of the elephant exhibit out on the far end of the zoo, all the guests were coming in and they were coming out this far and experiencing this great exhibit, but then there was nothing to hold them there,” Lawson said.

That all changes with construction completed on the new $22 million, 6.6acre addition. The 17-month construction that broke ground in February 2017 centers on a two-story restaurant, adding an additional 3.5 acres to the existing 4.5 acres of the Asian elephant

habitat, space for animals like red pandas and Komodo dragons and a splash pad.

“We took a step back and said, ‘Let’s look at how people are using the zoo and what the other needs may be,’” Lawson said. “We took that opportunity to re-tool.”

Altering vision

Seven years ago, one of the nation’s largest elephant exhibits debuted at the zoo.

The size (9.5 acres) and cost (roughly $13 million) was just the beginning. Plans were already underway to include more exhibits and another mile or so of pathways in the southwest corner of the property.

The vision quickly changed when Lawson came aboard three years ago.

Everyone from curators and keepers to marketing and maintenance helped brainstorm, which led to the conclusion of making Sanctuary Asia a destination for zoogoers.

“To get the message across and to get people to appreciate stuff a little bit more, you want to provide as comfortable of an experience as possible,” Lawson said. “This does that. It also

checks the other boxes with providing more space for key species we’re working with, providing new habitats for animals that are in the older areas — that mix of new and then improving some of the old stuff.”

The restaurant, Lotus Pavillion, is the centerpiece and includes exhibits in an air-conditioned space with restrooms.

The top floor features a unique dining experience with views of elephants, rhinos and Komodo dragons, along with backdrops of the lake and park.

When the park closes, the restaurant has the ability to serve as an event venue for parties, rentals and weddings.

You want to provide as comfortable of an experience as possible.

Dwight Lawson “It helps the zoo from a mission as well as a financial standpoint by holding people out there longer,” Lawson said.

“They’re actually able to experience more of the zoo and all of these exhibits rather than the typical guest with a kid in tow and once they are tired, they are gone.”

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story restaurant, the zoo’s expansion creates additional functional uses.

Asian one-horned rhinos, red pandas and Komodo dragons are moving to new and improved facilities in Sanctuary Asia. New animals to the zoo include langurs (endangered primates from Asia), cassowary (an ostrich-sized bird from the area near Papua New Guinea), raccoon dogs and cranes.

Lawson said the Asian theme, which started with the elephants, provides a unique zoo experience that is both family- and socially oriented.

“It’s a logical extension of making that commitment to Asian elephants, that if you’re going to expand on that theme, geographically, that’s where you go,” he said.

As part of the upgrades, zoo patrons can catch an up-close glimpse of elephants and rhinos thanks to a training panel with zoo staffers.

Additionally, a splash pad ties into the master plan. The zoo has a decades-old water stream in the children’s area, so the new splash pad serves a dual purpose as both ornamental and functional.

“It takes a little bit of water, and they’re in it,” Lawson said. “It fits nicely with the overall theme. The kids do love it, so it adds that stay time.”

Lawson said it takes time for the animals to get used to their surroundings.

Now that the expansion is complete, Lawson and his team will turn to mapping out future projects to further enhance the zoo experience.

Lawson, who previously spent 14 years at Zoo Atlanta, most recently as the executive director, noted the OKC zoo still has the acreage to expand if it so chooses.

“We have a lot of land, we’ve got a great funding model and a lot of community support,” he said.

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Flowering fiestas Fiestas de las Americas continues growing in its 13th year. By Jeremy Martin

International globetrotting can be expensive and time-consuming, but you can share experiences from several of the countries on the North and South American continents and even get a passport stamp without leaving OKC’s Capitol Hill District. Travel the Americas!, a new event at the 13th annual Fiestas de las Americas cultural festival, follows the traditional parade, which begins at 10 a.m. Sept. 29 in the Capitol Hill District near the intersection of SW 25th Street and S. Harvey Avenue, and local cultural organizations will have informational booths set up where visitors can learn about life and traditions in other countries. Children ages 5-12 will receive “passports” they can use to collect stickers from each booth they visit. Participants with full passports can enter a raffle to win prizes.

“There are groups from different countries, immigrants and people who come here who represent the cultures from Guatemala, Colombia, Peru, Mexico,” said Historic Capitol Hill director Donna Cervantes, who has been involved with the festival for six years.

“They have strong ties to their culture, and they love to show it off with the food, music, traditional costumes and, of course, the folkloric dancing is important. So we’ve been trying to find ways to allow them to feature their talents … and unique things about different cultures. This will be a way that people can get to know them, get them engaged.”

The new tourist-themed activity will also give visitors another reason to stick around after the parade to enjoy the rest of the festival, scheduled to continue Folklorico dancers perform a traditional Mexican dance at Fiestas de las Americas. | Photo provided

until 8 p.m.

“We do begin the day with a parade, but within a couple of hours, it’s over; people disperse,” Cervantes said. “We’re inviting cultural groups and student organizations as well, to have a free booth where they can set up and engage families with some type of activity.

We’ve asked them to feature something unique about their country — a game, an activity, crafts, coloring. One group will do paper flower making. One will do the sugar skull decorating with the Day of the Dead theme from Mexico.

We have a group from Peru; there’s some kind of game that involves a guinea pig that I’m really anxious to see.”

El juego del cuy, or The Guinea Pig Game, challenges competitors to predict which colored box a guinea pig will enter first.

It’s featuring Hispanic culture, but it’s really open and inviting everyone to come experience it.

Donna Cervantes “It’s almost like a guessing game where you’re trying to find out where you think the guinea pig will go,” Cervantes said. “It looks hilarious. No animals will be harmed.”

Expanding attractions

Providing memorable interactive experiences related to different Hispanic cultures is a good way to teach children about diversity, Cervantes said.

“Kids like to learn by touching and

seeing and take-homes,” she said. “It’s always fun if you can take something home and say, ‘Look what I made.’”

The festival’s kids’ area will also include carnival games and rides, Cervantes added. Visitors can also play loteria, or Mexican bingo, a favorite from previous years. The City of Oklahoma City will be onsite, providing information about job opportunities.

Food trucks El Taco Box, Amore, Mutt’s Amazing Hot Dogs & Burgers, The Trough and Maria’s Venezuelan & Columbian Food will be serving hungry customers, while Churros Meoqui, Upbeat Treats, Antojito Mi Changarro and Hawaiian Snow offer desserts and Crudolandia and Tipsy Juan sell alcoholic drinks and treats.

Live music and dance performances will return this year, as well, Cervantes said, but the stage has been moved from the north side of the intersection to the south in order to incorporate a new mural.

And of course, the Parade of the Americas will kick things off at 10 a.m. with floats, cultural dance groups and student marching bands. More than 50 groups are scheduled to participate.

“People take this seriously,” Cervantes said. “They get excited about preparing their floats. … There are some that are just so colorful. The beauty really shows, and it comes out great in photographs.”

The parade’s grand marshals for 2018

Dancers celebrate Colombian culture at Fiestas de las Americas. The festival, now in its 13th year, is 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 29 in the Capitol Hill District. | Photo provided

are Rosa King and Randy Quiroga-King, founders of Oklahoma’s El Nacional newspaper. A festival queen and king will also be crowned, and artists and vendors will be selling handmade and imported goods in the marketplace. The festival expands each year to incorporate more events, activities and community organizations while retaining its most popular attractions, Cervantes said.

“I would say it’s always a mix of old and new,” Cervantes said. “We’ll have classic cars represented, our lowriders in the parade. Those will be a big hit.

It’s a good representation of all parts of the culture, the community, different countries. It’s really for everyone. This is an experience that we want to be welcoming to all. It’s featuring Hispanic culture, but it’s really open and inviting everyone to come experience it.”

The festival is also a chance to highlight the Capitol Hill District and Oklahoma City’s Hispanic community. Cervantes, who participated in folkloric dance performances while attending high school in California, said the community and its traditions and celebrations were vital in helping her feel like she belonged when she moved to Oklahoma City several years ago.

“Coming here to Oklahoma, I think I was looking to get involved in that part of the community, so when I found south Oklahoma City and all the vibrancy here, I was hooked,” Cervantes said. “I like the people. I like what’s going on with the diverse culture in the community.

That’s been a great experience.”

Over the years, her favorite part of the festival has remained the same.

“I love the folkloric dancing,” Cervantes said. “I love the music, the action, the costumes, and it includes a lot of kids. To see kids involved really makes me happy. It shows a bright future.”

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Paw parks The OKC metro area offers dog owners their choice of facilities. By Brian Daffron

Humanity’s canine companions are ideally loyal and loving pets. Many of them wait at home while we are at work, school or other human activities. Once we step through the door, quality dog time in many cases involves a walk on a leash or playing in a yard that might be too small for its needs.

For those who want to give their fur baby a special day, Oklahoma City metro area dog parks are the answer. There, dogs can be themselves and let off some steam — a canine version of going to the gym or a jog in the park. Each of these parks has its own rules and courtesy codes for dogs and humans like. However, they also share common rules that involve respect, vaccination tags and cleaning up what the dogs leave behind them. Here’s a brief overview of a few metro dog parks that will inspire a tail wag.

Norman Community Dog Park

Dawn-dusk 1001 E. Robinson Ave., Norman normanok.gov The off-leash, 2-acre Norman Dog Park, established in 2005, has only one rule for dogs: Be a good dog. For humans, there are a few extra items of courtesy to consider, but they are no different than other dog park rules in the metro area. This includes usage of the small dog/large dog areas, keeping the pet in view, vaccination tags on the collar and not allowing aggressive behavior. While the park is under the City of Norman’s Parks & Recreation Department, it relies on private funding.

PAW Park

Dawn-dusk 3303 NW Grand Blvd. pawok.com PAW Park, privately managed by Partners for Animal Welfare, is a 2-acre area near Hefner Park. Two fenced areas for smaller (under 30 pounds) and larger dogs include water stations, at least 40 trees, park benches and partial duck pond access for swimming. While handlers under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult, children under 10 are not allowed, according to the PAW Park website.

Edmond Dog Park

Dawn-dusk 379 E. 33rd St., Edmond edmondok.com This 4-acre park includes separate, enclosed areas for small dogs (under 30 pounds) and large dogs, lake access for swimming, water fountains and human restroom facilities. Elderly and disabled dogs are allowed to be in the smaller dog area. Enclosed areas are leash-free zones.

Fred Quinn Happy Tails Dog Park

8700 E. Reno Ave., Midwest City facebook.com/midwestcityok Established in 2012, Happy Tails has two leash-free areas available for small and large dogs, a pond for swimming or cooling and a dry bed creek with crossing bridges. Older and handicapped dogs are allowed in the small dog area, and bags are provided. While food is not allowed, training treats are permitted.

Pets & People Humane Society Dog Park

Dawn-dusk (with late morning and late afternoon closings for shelter animal playtime) 701 Inla Ave., Yukon petsandpeople.com Located on three acres, Pets & People’s Yukon park requires a membership, with sign-up times noon-5:30 p.m. Upon registering, dog rules and liability waivers are given to new members. Facilities include grassland areas and a pond.

Note: Dogs over six months old must be spayed and/or neutered.

Myriad Botanical Gardens Dog Park

301 W. Reno Ave. myriadgardens.com This off-leash downtown dog park includes turf-covered areas, water availability and waste receptacles. Puppies must be at least four months old to be in the park. According to the Yelp version of animal parks, bringfido.com, Myriad Dog Park has a five-bone rating. Outside the dog park area, animals must be on leashes.

Happy Tails Dog Park

6 a.m.-9 p.m. daily; 6-9 a.m. and noon-9 p.m. Wednesdays 1903 NE 12th St., Moore cityofmoore.com Sitting on 2 acres, Happy Tails has water facilities, human restrooms, canine agility features and small/large dog areas. Plastic bags and containers are provided. The park also shares a common metro area rule of a two-dog maximum and removal of aggressive dogs.

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Lake Street Dive returns to OKC to play The Jones Assembly on Sept. 27. By Jo Light

Behind the soulful melodies and clever instrumentation of songs like “Good Kisser” and “I Can Change” is a band that has been growing together for almost 15 years and over the course of several albums.

The four original members of Lake Street Dive met at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston and are classically trained. They formed the band in 2004.

Rachael Price provides the band’s formidable lead vocals while Bridget Kearney rocks the upright bass. Drummer Mike Calabrese gives the music a heartbeat, Mike “McDuck” Olson adds brightness on trumpet and guitar and recent addition Akie Bermiss has freshened up their sound with his keyboards.

Their music is a fascinating amalgam.

It’s poppy and accessible but also elevated by its jazz and soul sensibilities. Sometimes the ear can catch a hint of Muscle Shoals and a kind of ’60s-style rock. It’s both quirky and classic, a complex dance of beats and funky note combinations.

“That’s been a big focus for us,” Kearney said. “Just not wanting things to ever get stale and continuing to incorporate different musical elements and lyrical ele-

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ments to keep everything fresh.”

The band’s latest studio album, Free Yourself Up, was released in May 2018.

Kearney said the band experienced several big changes while working on the record.

For one thing, keyboardist Bermiss joined them on tour in 2017 but now is officially the band’s fifth member, and he sang on the newest album.

Kearney explained that the idea for adding a keyboardist happened “sort of by accident.” When they toured with jazz musician Joey Dosik last year, they tried to get him to join their main set, but he declined. They realized they wanted that sound, and Bermiss was able to provide it.

“Even since then, I think what he’s been able to add has grown a lot as he’s gotten more into the role,” Kearney said.

“I think the style of his playing is a really great addition for the band. I’m constantly turning my head to his side of the stage, being like, ‘Oh, that was nice, what you just did there.’”

The band also self-produced its latest release, giving it a new measure of control over the sound of the music, which would account for some of the stylistic changes it has made.

Kearney acknowledged that the band generally leans toward the songwriting styles of the 1960s and 1970s, but on Free Yourself Up, the band members wanted to contrast those lyrics with more modern-sounding musical tones.

“We were responsible for all of those choices,” she said. “And a lot of that is saying, ‘Well, what kind of drum sound are we going for here? Is it like a roomy, open, throwback sound, or is it like a modern, burst-out-of-your-radio sound?’”

The self-producing was a team effort that went surprisingly well, Kearney said, and they learned a great deal.

Another big shift for the new album was in the songwriting itself. Kearney

said the band felt its music was “a good vehicle” to explore its feelings on current events.

“In terms of the writing process, I think we expanded our focus on this record a little bit to be inclusive of the things that we’ve always talked about,” Kearney said. “Interpersonal relationships and the highs and lows of human experience, but also including some thoughts about what’s going on in the world these days and how that’s affected us and has affected other people.”

Such references are there, but they are small and don’t distract.

For example, on “Doesn’t Even Matter Now,” Price points out, “’Cause when a breakup’s on the table, the lady’s always called ‘unstable.’” In peppy “Dude,” a sly reference is made to best buds “Joe and Obama” as an example of a strong relationship. And perhaps most relatable is upbeat but anxiety-laced “Baby Don’t Leave Me Alone With My Thoughts,” which finds the band jamming even though “an old man, an old man has got his little hands on the button.”

This mix of clever, impactful lyrics and vibrant instrumentation has almost certainly contributed to the band’s growing popularity. Another element that has steadily boosted its recognition is its YouTube channel.

In 2012, Lake Street Dive played an outdoor jam session in Boston and filmed its cover of the Jackson 5’s “I Want You Back.” The video went viral.

It took the band only about six minutes to make, but Kearney called it a “game changer” for the band’s career. Since then, it has uploaded fairly regularly.

“I think sometimes the videos are an inspiration for us to refine our arrangement of the song and the way we perform it,” Kearney said.

It has also posted several Halloween videos in which band members dress up as other bands and perform covers. Its popular take on Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” is now even occasionally incorporated into its live performances.

Kearney said she hopes they can do another Halloween cover this year.

The group is on tour right now in support of “Free Yourself Up” and has been traveling steadily since May. On Sept. 6, it achieved a longtime goal of headlining at

Lake Street Dive | Photo Big Hassle / provided

Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

Even on tour, Kearney and the other band members are always writing and learning. Kearney is even doing what she called “production transcriptions” of the Beatles’ album Rubber Soul to pick up methods of arranging and producing for the next record.

Kearney admitted not everyone sleeps well on the tour bus and it’s difficult to be away from family, but the band loves performing and getting out to various parts of the country.

“At this point, because we’ve been doing it for so long, in most places, we have people we know,” she said. “We’ve been to Oklahoma City a couple times and even were there earlier this year on a day off, just passing through.”

Lake Street Dive’s previous OKC gigs include a night at The Blue Door in April 2013 and a performance at The Jones Assembly in August 2017.

“The Blue Door concert was really memorable and fun because we met someone afterwards named Doc who read our palms for us in a way that was pretty scarily accurate,” Kearney said.

“So that was really fun, and we always had a good impression of Oklahoma City since then.”

Kearney also praised The Jones Assembly and downtown OKC as an area where “interesting new art” is developing.

She invited local music fans to “put [their] dancing shoes on and … thinking caps on at the same time and see what happens.”

Lake Street Dive plays with Matt Stansberry & The Romance on Sept. 27 at The Jones Assembly.

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Todd Rundgren stops at Tower Theatre Sept. 27 for one of his Unpredictable performances.

By Jeremy Martin

Todd Rundgren’s massive discography contains certified hits, cult oddities and classic rock anthems, and when he takes the stage in Oklahoma City on Sept. 27, he might play any or none of them. It’s not billed as An Unpredictable Evening With Todd Rundgren for nothing.

“I guess there are still a couple of fans out there who come with expectations and could potentially leave disappointed,” Rundgren said, “but I’ve tried to condition the audience over the years to not have those kinds of expectations. I will make a best attempt to play at least a few songs that I’m pretty sure everybody would recognize, and some nights I might actually play that song that somebody’s hoping for, but I would not want to guarantee on any particular night what exactly we would play. … It may not contain the material that everybody expects from the ’70s or whatever.”

The audience can expect to hear something/anything, but not necessarAn Unpredictable Evening With Todd Rundgren begins 8 p.m. Sept. 27 at Tower Theatre. | Photo provided

ily anything from Something/Anything?, Rundgren’s 1972 critical and commercial breakthrough. Released after two albums of well-constructed pop earning comparisons to Carole King and Paul McCartney, the gold-selling double LP features Rundgren on every instrument for three sides of immaculate ballads (“I Saw the Light”), high-octane rockers (“Little Red Lights”) and studio experiments (“The Night the Carousel Burnt Down”) while side four finds him leading a full band through a Top 5 Billboard hit (“Hello It’s Me”) an ode to “gross-out king” “Piss Aaron” and an extended STD pun disguised as a torch song (“You Left Me Sore”). If Rundgren is going to play any of these songs at Tower Theatre, 425 NW 23rd St., he probably doesn’t know it yet.

“We don’t know which songs we’re going to play, and we don’t know what order we’re going to play them in,” Rundgren said. “I give the band the first song, and then after that, we’re pulling music off of a list of about 60 or 70 songs.

So it’s never the same set from night to night. I’ll play familiar songs every

night, but we also play material with which we’re pretty sure the audience is not at all familiar, or at least they haven’t heard it in a very long time. … It’s an opportunity to kind of go off the usual map and stick in some material that was interesting to me or curious to me or iconic in some way or another but was not being performed anymore.”

Rundgren followed Something/ Anything? with 1973’s A Wizard, A True Star, a psychedelic song collage sequencing Motown mashups and Broadway showtunes alongside proto-metal freakouts and acid-soaked soft rock. Releases in years since include a novelty hit (1982’s “Bang the Drum All Day”), an instrument-less exercise in electronic sound manipulation (1985’s A Cappella) and, more recently, explorations into EDM and hip-hop-inspired territory. Samples of Rundgren’s work can be heard throughout the catalog of iconic producer J Dilla as well as songs by Frank Ocean, Fetty Wop, Royce da 5’9”, Ty Dolla $ign, Hot Chip and Neon Indian.

His most recent release, 2017’s White Knight, features a long list of guest stars such as Daryl Hall, Donald Fagen, Trent Reznor and Robyn, but Rundgren said some songs still might make an appearance at the Sept. 27 show.

“We, of course, chose mostly the ones where I was the lead singer,” he said. “We can and possibly will play [them] in an Unpredictable show, but I couldn’t guarantee it ’cause it’s unpredictable.”

According to crowdsourced archive site setlist.fm, recent Unpredictable Evenings have included covers of songs by Johnny Cash (“Dirty Old Egg-Suckin’ Dog”) Weezer (“Hash Pipe”) and Tony Bennett (“Are You Havin’ Any Fun?”) alongside Rundgren’s hits and fan favorites.

Rundgren — who also famously produced classic albums by The Band, New York Dolls, Meat Loaf, XTC and The Psychedelic Furs — played the role of a monkey’s father on The Lemon Twigs’ Go to School, released in August. The revivalist rock opera, recorded by brothers Michael and Brian D’Addario in their parents’ basement, also features Big Star drummer Jody Stephens and Susan Hall, the Twigs’ mother.

“They’re really young kids, so I’m not really sure how they discovered me,” Rundgren said. “They tend to draw their influences more from the ’70s and ’60s than they do from anything contemporary, so I think that’s part of it … but I did get invited to sit in with them at Coachella last year. That was fun.”

playing it again.”

To recreate the elaborate video backgrounds for Utopia’s stage show, Rundgren also had to update his knowledge of computer-graphics programming. There’s a clear connection between programming computers and playing music, Rundgren said, but the likeness is limited in at least one key way.

We don’t know which songs we’re going to play, and we don’t know what order we’re going to play them in.

Todd Rundgren

“I used to hang out in Silicon Valley at hackers’ conferences and Apple computer and some of the other bigger companies down there,” Rundgren said. “I discovered that actually many of the programmers are aspiring musicians or they play a musical instrument of some kind, so it became pretty obvious that there’s something about music and computer coding that appeals to the mind in similar ways. They’re not exactly the same because you can make a song work a number of different ways, but when you’re programming computers, there’s only certain avenues you can take or else things don’t work at all. So it’s a particular kind of problem solving that you don’t often find in music.”

While Rundgren is often credited for his innovation, he said he only adopts new technology when it seems necessary.

“It was never the technology itself, per se,” Rundgren said. “I never picked up anything simply because it was the latest technology … I think the difference between me and, perhaps, some other people is it’s not so much a fascination with technology as a comfort level. I’m not intimidated by new things. I don’t mind reading the manual to find out. A lot of people don’t want to read user’s manuals and stuff, but I don’t mind learning about how to use the particular thing or exploring the possibilities that may not be obvious at first.”

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This spring, Rundgren revisited his own catalog when he reunited with his progrock band, Utopia, for a North American tour.

“Since that was a band retrospective, I had to relearn stuff from the early ’70s all the way into the ’80s because the band went through so many changes,” Rundgren said. “So I did have to go back and re-listen to a bunch of old music, but it was really for the purposes of 52

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Unlikely Blues Band, Bedlam Bar-B-Q. BLUES

Bullet for My Valentine, Diamond Ballroom. ROCK

Of Montreal Athens, Georgia’s Of Montreal’s sound is as deceptive as its name. Backed by future-funk synths and EDM-inspired beats, frontman Kevin Barnes’ Prince- and Bowie-laced vocals describe “Paranoiac Intervals/Body Dysmorphia” and the possibility that reality is a simulation on White Is Relic/ Irrealis Mood, released earlier this year.

Live, Barnes is known for theatrical performances featuring costume and scenery changes, extras and, in at least one instance, an actual horse. In this simulation, he has a cooler soundtrack and accessories than just about anybody. The show starts 8 p.m. Nov. 14 at Tower Theatre, 425 NW 23rd St. Tickets are $15$20. Call 405-708-6937 or visit towertheatreokc.com..

NOV. 14 Photo Ebru Yildiz provided

Alejandro Escovedo, Tower Theatre. ROCK

Thursday, Sep. 27

Foghat, Oklahoma State Fair Park. ROCK

RPM Band, Newcastle Casino. COVER

Afroman, Chixs & Styxs. POP

Space Jesus/ZEKE BEATS/Conrank, Farmers Public Market. ELECTRONIC

Useless Randy, Bison Witches Bar & Deli. ACOUSTIC

Monday, Sep. 24 Frankie Cosmos, Tower Theatre. ROCK Jason Hunt, Sean Cumming’s Irish Restaurant. FOLK

Sorrytown, The Root. ROCK

Friday, Sep. 28 Derek Harris Duo, Newcastle Casino. COVER Dog Will Hunt/White Lamb, The Root. ROCK Steve Crossley, Louie’s Grill & Bar. R&B

MC Chris, Opolis. HIP-HOP

White Mansion/The Secret Post/Kali Ra, 89th Street-OKC.

Tuesday, Sep. 25

Saturday, Sep. 29

Carrie Underwood, Chesapeake Energy Arena. COUNTRY Country Clique, Friends Restaurant & Club.

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MC Magic/Lil Rob/Dj Kane, Tower Theatre. HIP-HOP Republican Hair, Opolis. POP Trombone Shorty, Cain’s Ballroom. JAZZ

Get the Led Out, Tower Theatre. COVER Jessica Tate & John Rouse, Rococo. JAZZ Kyle Reid, Scratch Kitchen & Cocktails. SINGER/

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Spyair/Rookiez is Punk’d, Diamond Ballroom. ROCK Yautja/The Tooth, 89th Street-OKC. METAL

Wednesday, Sep. 26 Ghostland Observatory, Cain’s Ballroom. ROCK

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ARIES (March 21-April 19)

“The flower doesn’t dream of the bee. It blossoms and the bee comes.” So says poet and philosopher Mark Nepo in The Book of Awakening. Now I’m transmitting his observation to you. I hope it will motivate you to expend less energy fantasizing about what you want and devote more energy to becoming the beautiful, useful, irresistible presence that will attract what you want. The coming weeks will be an excellent time to make plans to produce very specific blossoms.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Budi Waseso, the former head of the Indonesian government’s anti-narcotics division, had a radical plan to prevent escapes by people convicted of drug-related crimes. He sought to build detention centers that would be surrounded by moats filled with crocodiles and piranhas. But his replacement, Heru Winarko, has a different approach. He wants addicts and dealers to receive counseling in comfortable rehabilitation centers. I hope that in the coming weeks, as you deal with weaknesses, flaws, and sins—both your own and others’—you’ll opt for an approach more like Winarko’s than Waseso’s.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

In one sense, a “patron saint” is a Catholic saint who is a heavenly advocate for a person, group, activity, thing, or place. St. Jude is the patron saint of lost causes, for instance. St. Francis of Assisi is the guardian of animal welfare and St. Kentigern is the protector against verbal abusers. “Patron saint” may also be invoked poetically to refer to a person who serves as a special guide or influence. For example, in one of his short stories, Nathaniel Hawthorne refers to a veteran nurse as “the patron saint of young physicians.” In accordance with current astrological omens, I invite you to fantasize about persons, groups, activities, things, or places for whom you might be the patron saint. To spur your imagination, here are some appropriate possibilities.

You could be the patron saint of the breeze at dawn; of freshly picked figs; of singing humorous love songs in the sunlight; of unpredictable romantic adventures; of life-changing epiphanies while hiking in nature; of soulstirring music.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

In August 1933, author Virginia Woolf wrote a critical note to her friend, the composer Ethel Smyth, lamenting her lack of emotional subtlety. “For you,” Woolf told Smyth, “either things are black, or they’re white; either they’re sobs or shouts—whereas, I always glide from semi-tone to semi-tone.” In the coming weeks, fellow Cancerian, you may encounter people who act like Smyth.

But it will be your sacred duty, both to yourself and to life, to remain loyal and faithful to the rich complexity of your feelings.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

“People think of education as something they can finish,” said writer and scientist Isaac Asimov, who wrote or edited over 500 books. His point was that we’re wise to be excited about learning new lessons as long as we’re on this earth. To cultivate maximum vitality, we should always be engaged in the processes of absorbing new knowledge and mastering new skills and deepening our understanding. Does that sound appealing to you, Leo? I hope so, especially in the coming weeks, when you will have an enhanced ability to see the big picture of your future needs for education.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Virgo businessman Warren Buffet is among the top five wealthiest people on the planet. In an average year, his company Berkshire Hathaway adds $36 billion to its already swollen coffers. But in 2017, thanks to the revision of the U.S. tax code by President Trump and his buddies, Buffet earned $65 billion—an increase of 83 percent over his usual haul. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you’re entering a year-long phase when your financial chances could have a mild resemblance to Buffet’s 2017. I’m not predicting your earnings will increase by 83 percent. But 15 percent isn’t unreasonable.

So start planning how you’ll do it!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

As he stepped up to use an ATM in a supermarket, a Scottish man named Colin Banks found £30 (about $40 U.S.) that the person who used the machine before him had inadvertently neglected to take. But rather than pocketing it, Banks turned it in to a staff member, and eventually the cash was reunited with its proper owner.

Shortly after performing his good deed, Bank won £50,000 (about $64,500 U.S.) in a game of chance. It was instant karma in dramatic action—the positive kind! My analysis of the astrological omens reveals that you’re more likely than usual to benefit from expeditious cosmic justice like that. That’s why I suggest you intensify your commitment to doing good deeds.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

As you dive down into your soul’s depths in quest for renewal, remember this testimony from poet Scherezade Siobhan: “I want to dig out what is ancient in me, the mistaken-for-monster . . . and let it teach me how to be unafraid again.” Are you brave and brazen enough to do that yourself? It’s an excellent time to douse your fear by drawing wild power from the primal sources of your life.

To earn the right to soar through the heights in November and December, delve as deep as you can in the coming weeks.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

According to author Elizabeth Gilbert, here’s “the central question upon which all creative living hinges: do you have the courage to bring forth the treasures that are hidden within you?” When I read that thought, my first response was, why are the treasures hidden? Shouldn’t they be completely obvious? My second response was, why do you need courage to bring forth the treasures? Shouldn’t that be the easiest and most enjoyable task imaginable?

Everything you just read is a perfect riddle for you to contemplate during the next 14 months, Sagittarius.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

A blogger named Sage Grace offers her readers a list of “cool things to call me besides cute.” They include dazzling, alluring, sublime, magnificent, and exquisite.

Is it OK if I apply those same adjectives to you, Capricorn?

I’d like to add a few more, as well: resplendent, delightful,

intriguing, magnetic, and incandescent. I hope that in response you don’t flinch with humility or protest that you’re not worthy of such glorification. According to my astrological analysis, now is one of those times when you deserve extra appreciation for your idiosyncratic appeal and intelligence. Tell your allies and loved ones that I said so. Inform them, too, that giving you this treatment could help mobilize one of your half-asleep potentials.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Many educated Americans and Europeans think of reincarnation as a loony delusion, even though it’s a cornerstone of spiritual belief for over 1.5 billion earthlings. I myself regard it as a hypothesis worthy of intelligent consideration, although I’d need hundreds of pages to explain my version of it. However you imagine it, Aquarius, you now have extra access to knowledge and skills and proclivities you possessed in what we might refer to as your “past lives”—especially in those past lives in which you were an explorer, maverick, outlaw, or pioneer. I bet you’ll feel freer and more experimental than usual during the next four weeks.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

“When the winds of change blow,” says a Chinese proverb, “some people build walls while others build windmills.”

Since the light breezes of change may soon evolve into brisk gusts of change in your vicinity, I wanted to bring this thought to your attention. Will you be more inclined to respond by constructing walls or windmills? I don’t think it would be foolish for you to favor the walls, but in the long run I suspect that windmills would serve you better.

Go to RealAstrology.com to check out Rob Brezsny’s expanded weekly audio horoscopes /daily text message horoscopes.

The audio horoscopes are also available by phone at 1-877-873-4888 or 1-900-950-7700.

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